NHTSA Campaign #87V060000
1987 Ford Escort Recall
Wheels: Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Issued · Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Affected model years
- 1987
- Component
- WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- Vehicles affected
- 350
- Report received
Summary
LUG NUTS COULD GALL AND POSSIBLY SEIZE ON THE WHEEL STUDS WITHOUT PROVIDING ADEQUATE CLAMPING LOAD ON THE WHEELS.
Consequence
WHEEL STUDS COULD FRACTURE CREATING A RISK OF A WHEELSEPARATING WITH LITTLE FOREWARNING.
Remedy
REPLACE WHEEL LUG NUTS AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE WHEELS AND WHEEL STUDS.
Notes
SYSTEM: WHEEL LUG NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH STAINLESS STEEL DECORATIVELUG NUTS INCLUDED WITH STYLED STEEL, POLYCAST, AND CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.