NHTSA recall 06E087000
Service Brakes, Air · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: Certain harsco wheel modification groups containing accuride steel rims, p/nos. 203237 and 203738; accuride aluminum rims, p/n 203712; and gkn steel rims, p/n 203688, sold as modification equipment for certain 2005-2007 Ford f-250/f-350 4x4 pickup trucks to modify track width of front and rear axles. The rims provided in these wheel modification groups wear through the OEM brake lines.
Why it matters: Brake failure can occur, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix: Harsco will notify owners and provide a repair kit along with repair instructions free of charge. The recall began in September 2006.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2005 Ford F-250, 2006 Ford F-250, 2007 Ford F-250, 2005 Ford F-350, 2006 Ford F-350, 2007 Ford F-350, year not stated Harsco 203237, year not stated Harsco 203688, year not stated Harsco 203712, year not stated Harsco 203738.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 06E087000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.