Defect Description For Recall
Certain Minivans May Have Been Produced With Front Wheel Hub Assemblies That Were Not Heat Treated Correctly. This Condition May Lead To The Development Of Small Cracks In The Hub.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
FREESTAR
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
04V446000
Component Description
Wheels:Hub
Effect Of Defect
If The Cracks Were To Progress, This Could Eventually Result In Wheel Separation. Wheel Separation May Lead To Loss Of Vehicle Control, And Potentially Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Front Hub, Rotors, And Wheel Bearings. The Recall Began September 20, 2004. Owners Should Contact Ford At 1-800-392-3673.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20040223
End Of Manufacture
20040513
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
34013
Date Owners Notified
20040920
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20040913
Make Campaign Number
04S24