Recall
Ford F250 — 82V104000
NHTSA ID
82V104000
Make
Ford
Model
F250
Years Affected
1983
Recall Date
1982-10-26
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
74,985
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE LOCK WEDGES USED TO SECURE THE AXLE BEARING NUTS TO THE AXLE HOUSING MAY FALL OUT OF POSITION, ALLOWING THE NUT TO LOOSEN. THE NUT ON THE LEFT SIDE MAY FALL OFF, ALLOWING MOVEMENT OF THE AXLE SHAFT.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE LOCK WEDGES WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION. WHEEL BEARINGS WILL BE INSPECTED AND ADJUSTED OR REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.