Recall 07V270000: Front Wheel Bearing/Hub Fracturing

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Ford/Crown Victoria 2008

Lincoln/Town Car 2007

Mercury/Grand Marquis 2008

MANUFACTURER: Ford Motor Company

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V270000 MFR'S REPORT DATE: June 12, 2007

COMPONENT: Suspension: Front: Hub

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 3534

SUMMARY:
On certain passenger vehicles, a front wheel bearing and hub assembly may fracture due to improper heat treatment.

CONSEQUENCE:
If a hub fractures, it may potentially detach from the wheel knuckle, resulting in the wheel being retained only by the brake caliper assembly. As a result, the wheel may separate from the vehicle potentially resulting in a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect both front wheel bearing and hub assemblies and replace them free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during June 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

NOTES:
Ford recall No. 07S54. Customers may contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.