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Search Results   Report Date : February 9, 2010 at 10:41 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 04V446000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / FREESTAR     2004      MERCURY / MONTEREY     2004 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: SEP 09, 2004 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 04V446000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB Potential Number of Units Affected: 34013 Summary: CERTAIN MINIVANS MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE NOT HEAT TREATED CORRECTLY. THIS CONDITION MAY LEAD TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL CRACKS IN THE HUB. Consequence: IF THE CRACKS WERE TO PROGRESS, THIS COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN WHEEL SEPARATION. WHEEL SEPARATION MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT HUB, ROTORS, AND WHEEL BEARINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. Notes: FORD RECALL NO. 04S24. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). Check to Request Research. Submit below.