What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2009018
- Recall date
- 20 January 2009
- Make
- Ford
- Models
- Ranger
- Model years
- 2009
- Vehicle class
- Light Truck & Van
- System
- Steering
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 982
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain Ranger 4x2 pickup trucks, the front spindle may have been manufactured without proper heat treating. As a result the spindle may, over time, fatigue to fracture without warning, which could allow the front spindle and wheel to separate from the vehicle. A wheel separation may result in a loss of control which could lead to a crash, causing property damage, personal injury, or death. Correction: Dealers will verify the front spindle manufacturing date and, if necessary, replace the spindle assembly.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2009018.