The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19E011000·Announced 2019-02-09

Drake Automotive Recalls Ford Mustang Wheel Spindles Due to Failure Risk

Drake Automotive is recalling specific wheel spindles for 1965-1969 Ford Mustangs because they may fail, causing the wheel to detach and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wheel spindle failure) that can lead to loss of steering control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Drake Automotive Group, LLC is recalling certain Scott Drake left and right wheel spindles sold for use on 1965-1966 Ford Mustang V8s and 1967-1969 Ford Mustangs equipped with drum brakes. The affected part numbers are C5ZZ-3106-L, C5ZZ-3105-R, C70Z-3106-L, and C70Z-3105-R.

The recall is necessary because the spindle may fail, which can result in the wheel and tire detaching from the vehicle's steering system. This failure can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Drake Automotive Group, LLC will notify owners and replace all recalled units free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2019. Owners may contact Drake Automotive at 1-800-999-0289 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD MUSTANG
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Drake Automotive Group LLC
Category
Vehicle — Steering/Spindle
Hazard
Affected units
598

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MUSTANG

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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