1998 Ford F700 and Ford F800 recall: wheel bearing
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on February 24, 1998. It covers about 1,600 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,600
- reported
- Feb 24, 1998
- owners notified
- Apr 15, 1998
Suspension: front: wheel bearing
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: medium duty trucks and chassis-cabs. An automatic locking front wheel bearing adjusting nut was damaged during installation or removal by incorrect tools or an incorrect torque specification was used.
- Risk
- This condition can cause the nut to rotate freely and lose torque. It could rotate until it is no longer connected to the front spindle and allow the front wheel to separate from the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front wheel bearing adjusting nuts with castle nuts and cotter pins.
Recall number 98V041000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 98V041000
Is there a recall on the 1998 Ford F700 and Ford F800 wheel bearing?
Yes. Recall 98V041000, reported on February 24, 1998, covers about 1,600 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V041000?
Dealers will replace the front wheel bearing adjusting nuts with castle nuts and cotter pins.
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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