NHTSA recall 99V-099 (99V099000)

wheels recall reported April 29, 1999 - about 53,784 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V099000
Also written as: 99V-099
Reported: April 29, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~53,784
Component: wheels

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE (4X4), 17" CHROME STEEL WHEELS. THE CLAMP LOAD CAN BE LOST ON THE WHEEL LUGS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT WHEEL CONTACT AREA WITH THE HUB. IN SOME CASES, THE CONTACT AREA CAN DEFORM, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF LUG NUT TORQUE.

Why it is dangerous

LOSS OF LUG NUT TORQUE CAN CAUSE VIBRATION OR SEPARATION OF A WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE VEHICLE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL RE-TORQUE THE WHEEL LUGS TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS AND ALSO INSTALL A LABEL THAT SPECIFIES THAT THE WHEEL LUGS BE TORQUED TO 110 LB-FT ANY TIME THE WHEEL IS REMOVED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-099 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford Expedition - 1999

Lincoln Navigator - 1999

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