Recalls › 82V104000

NHTSA recall 82V104000

Power train › Axle assembly

Ford E250 and 3 more

Reported Oct 26, 198274,985 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Oct 1, 1981 – Sep 1, 1982

The defect

On certain vehicles, the lock wedges used to secure the axle bearing nuts to the axle housing may fall out of position, allowing the nut to loosen. The nut on the left side may fall off, allowing movement of the axle shaft.

The remedy

The dealer will replace defective lock wedges with an improved version. Wheel bearings will be inspected and adjusted or replaced, if necessary.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford E250
19821983
Ford E350
19821983
Ford F250
19821983
Ford F350
19821983

Notes

Vehicle description: light trucks with dana full-floating rear axles.system: power train; rear axle assembly.consequences of defect: this could result in partial loss of braking action orpartial or total separation of the left rear wheel and brake assembly. Ineither case, loss of vehicle control and an accident could follow.