NHTSA recall 09V-040 (09V040000)

suspension recall reported February 3, 2009 - about 11,134 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 09V040000
Also written as: 09V-040
Manufacturer number: 09S07
Reported: February 3, 2009
Vehicles affected: ~11,134
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

FORD IS RECALLING 11,134 MY 2009 4X2 RANGER VEHICLES. SOME FRONT WHEEL SPINDLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED CREATING THE RISK THAT A SPINDLE MAY FRACTURE DURING THE NORMAL USEFUL LIFE OF THE TRUCK.

Why it is dangerous

IF A SPINDLE FRACTURES, THE WHEEL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SPINDLE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 09V-040 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford Ranger - 2009

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