Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm

NHTSA recall 19E011000 · announced February 9, 2019 · Drake Automotive · 598 units affected

The problem

Drake Automotive Group, LLC (Drake) is recalling certain Scott Drake left and right wheel spindles, part numbers C5ZZ-3106-L, C5ZZ-3105-R, C70Z-3106-L, C70Z-3105-R sold for use on 1965-1966 Ford Mustang V8s and 1967-1969 Ford Mustangs (all vehicles with drums). The spindle may fail resulting in the wheel and tire detaching from the vehicle's steering system.

The risk

Spindle failure can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Drake Automotive Group, LLC will notify owners and will replace all of the recalled units, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2019. Owners may contact Drake automotive at 1-800-999-0289.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1967 Ford Mustang
• 1968 Ford Mustang
• 1969 Ford Mustang

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.