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Ford Thunderbird Recall 88V033: Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft

NHTSA campaign 88V033, reported March 15, 1988, 682 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V033FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Problem
A DESIGN CHANGE TO FACILITATE CHANGEOVER IN REAR AXLE SHAFT FLANGES INADVERTENTLY PRODUCED THE POSSIBILITY FOR INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE FLANGE AND DISC BRAKE ROTOR.
Risk
THE INTERFERENCE COULD PREVENT PROPER SEATING OF THEROTOR. ALSO AN IMPROPERLY SEATED ROTOR COULD IN TIME RESULT IN A REDUCTION INTHE CLAMPING FORCES OF THE WHEEL STUDS, POSSIBLY LEADING TO FRACTURED STUDSAND REAR WHEEL SEPARATION.
Remedy
INSPECTION OF VEHICLES AND WHERE NECESSARY REPLACE REAR AXLE SHAFTS AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS.
Notes
SYSTEM: AXLE REAR SHAFT FLANGE/SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Ford Thunderbird1988