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Vehicle recall 82V104000 · October 26, 1982

Ford E-250, E-350 and 2 more models

On certain vehicles, the lock wedges used to secure the axle bearing nuts to the axle housing may fall out of position, allowing the nut to loosen.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
On certain vehicles, the lock wedges used to secure the axle bearing nuts to the axle housing may fall out of position, allowing the nut to loosen. The nut on the left side may fall off, allowing movement of the axle shaft.
Remedy
The dealer will replace defective lock wedges with an improved version. Wheel bearings will be inspected and adjusted or replaced, if necessary.
Notes
Vehicle description: light trucks with dana full-floating rear axles.system: power train; rear axle assembly.consequences of defect: this could result in partial loss of braking action orpartial or total separation of the left rear wheel and brake assembly. Ineither case, loss of vehicle control and an accident could follow.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
82V104000
Reported to NHTSA
October 26, 1982
Filed by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification
November 12, 1982
Vehicles potentially affected
74,985
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Power train › Axle assembly
Recall 82V104000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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