Recall 98V041000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING Defect in 1998-1998 FORD F700
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,600 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 98V041000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,600 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND CHASSIS-CABS. AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING FRONT WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTING NUT WAS DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL BY INCORRECT TOOLS OR AN INCORRECT TORQUE SPECIFICATION WAS USED.
Safety Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE NUT TO ROTATE FREELY AND LOSE TORQUE. IT COULD ROTATE UNTIL IT IS NO LONGER CONNECTED TO THE FRONT SPINDLE AND ALLOW THE FRONT WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTING NUTS WITH CASTLE NUTS AND COTTER PINS.
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