Component
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
Your vehicle's front wheel spindle may not have been made correctly, which could cause it to break over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If the spindle breaks, your wheel could come loose and increase the risk of an accident.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will replace the front spindle at no cost to you.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
FORD IS RECALLING 11,134 MY 2009 4X2 RANGER VEHICLES. SOME FRONT WHEEL SPINDLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED CREATING THE RISK THAT A SPINDLE MAY FRACTURE DURING THE NORMAL USEFUL LIFE OF THE TRUCK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF A SPINDLE FRACTURES, THE WHEEL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SPINDLE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
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