Drake Automotive Right Spindle; Ford Mustang (1965-1969): Steering
Recall 19E011000 · Feb 9, 2019 · Drake Automotive Group LLC
598
units affected
598
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19E011000
- Date
- Feb 9, 2019
- Maker
- Drake Automotive Group LLC
- Units affected
- 598
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Knuckle > Spindle > Arm
- Model years
- 1965-1969
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Spindle failure can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19E011000?
2 models: Drake Automotive Right Spindle (all years), Ford Mustang (1965-1969), about 598 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19E011000?
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.
What can happen?
Spindle failure can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.