raceron1120
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Not sure if everyone or anyone has heard about this. I recently got a pair of Mustang spindles to convert a '64 Comet to V8 & disc. Shortly after getting them I received the following recall notice:
*February 9, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19E011000
Wheel Spindles may Fail Spindle failure can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19E011000 Manufacturer Drake Automotive Group LLC
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 598
Summary
Drake Automotive Group, LLC (Drake) is recalling certain Scott Drake left and right wheel spindles, part numbers C5ZZ-3106-L, C5ZZ-3105-R, C70Z-3106-L, C70Z-3105-R sold for use on 1965-1966 Ford Mustang V8s and 1967-1969 Ford Mustangs (all vehicles with drums). The spindle may fail resulting in the wheel and tire detaching from the vehicle's steering system.
Remedy
Drake Automotive Group, LLC will notify owners and will replace all of the recalled units, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2019. Owners may contact Drake automotive at 1-800-999-0289.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
6 Affected Products
Equipment
BRAND PART NO. PRODUCTION DATES
DRAKE AUTOMOTIVE RIGHT SPINDLE 05/16/2018 - 02/04/2019
Vehicle
MAKE MODEL YEAR
FORD MUSTANG 1965-1969
*February 9, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19E011000
Wheel Spindles may Fail Spindle failure can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19E011000 Manufacturer Drake Automotive Group LLC
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 598
Summary
Drake Automotive Group, LLC (Drake) is recalling certain Scott Drake left and right wheel spindles, part numbers C5ZZ-3106-L, C5ZZ-3105-R, C70Z-3106-L, C70Z-3105-R sold for use on 1965-1966 Ford Mustang V8s and 1967-1969 Ford Mustangs (all vehicles with drums). The spindle may fail resulting in the wheel and tire detaching from the vehicle's steering system.
Remedy
Drake Automotive Group, LLC will notify owners and will replace all of the recalled units, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2019. Owners may contact Drake automotive at 1-800-999-0289.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
6 Affected Products
Equipment
BRAND PART NO. PRODUCTION DATES
DRAKE AUTOMOTIVE RIGHT SPINDLE 05/16/2018 - 02/04/2019
Vehicle
MAKE MODEL YEAR
FORD MUSTANG 1965-1969
