2003 Lincoln LS recall: wheels
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on April 7, 2003. It covers about 1,736 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,736
- reported
- Apr 7, 2003
- owners notified
- Apr 14, 2003
- related complaints
- 6
Wheels
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 17 inch chrome wheels, the chrome wheels were not heat-treated. These wheels may crack at the lug-nut holes, which could result in the loss of the lug-nut torque.
- Risk
- If this condition occurs, the driver may experience noise and/or vibration while driving the vehicle. Continued operation of the vehicle could result in the wheel separating from the hub, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the wheels to make sure that all the wheels have been heat-treated. Any wheel that has not been heat-treated will be replaced. Owner notification began april 14, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact lincoln at 1‑800‑521‑4140.
Recall number 03V136000
Affected vehicles
- Lincoln LS 2003 2003
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about wheels problems.
Questions about recall 03V136000
Is there a recall on the 2003 Lincoln LS wheels?
Yes. Recall 03V136000, reported on April 7, 2003, covers about 1,736 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V136000?
Dealers will inspect the wheels to make sure that all the wheels have been heat-treated. Any wheel that has not been heat-treated will be replaced. Owner notification began april 14, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact lincoln at 1‑800‑521‑4140.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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