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NHTSA recall 77V009000 · announced January 27, 1977 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 5,387 units affected
The problem
THE FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY CRACK IN SERVICE. SPINDLE STEM SEPARATION COULD OCCUR DUE TO FAILURE OF THE STEM AT THE INNER BEARING FILLET LOCATION.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPINDLES, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POLICE PACKAGE ANDOPTIONAL FRONT DISC BRAKES.SYSTEM: STEERING; FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD SEPARATION OCCUR, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.