Recall 04V446000: Front Hub/Rotor/Bearing Replacement

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:

Ford / Freestar 2004

Mercury / Monterey 2004

MANUFACTURER: Ford Motor Company

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V446000 Recall Date : SEP 09, 2004

COMPONENT: Wheels: Cap/Cover/Hub

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 34013

SUMMARY:
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.

CONSEQUENCE:
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.

REMEDY:
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.

NOTES:
Ford Recall NO. 04S24. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).