Ford L Series, B Series +1 more: Suspension

Affects Ford L Series, B Series, F Series · 1993 — about 39 vehicles.

The hazard

NOTE: INCOMPLETE CHASSIS-CABS. ONE OR MORE OF THE SIX CLAMPS THAT HOLD THE TIRE AND RIM ASSEMBLY TO THE CAST SPOKES OF THE FRONT WHEEL MAY HAVE BEEN OF AN INCORRECT SIZE. INSTALLATION OF THE CLAMPS MAY RESULT IN BENDING OF THE STUDS WHICH ARE USED TO ATTACH THE CLAMPS TO THE SPOKES. THIS WOULD INCREASE THE RISK OF STUD FRACTURE AND POSSIBLE WHEEL FAILURE. CORRECTION. STUDS AND CLAMPS WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational