Drake Spindle Recall

[raceron1120]

Not sure if everyone or anyone has heard about this. I recently got a pair of Mustang spindles to convert a '64 Comet to V8 & disc. Shortly after getting them I received the following recall notice:

*February 9, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19E011000
Wheel Spindles may Fail Spindle failure can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19E011000 Manufacturer Drake Automotive Group LLC

Components STEERING

Potential Number of Units Affected 598

Summary

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

6 Affected Products
Equipment
BRAND PART NO. PRODUCTION DATES

DRAKE AUTOMOTIVE RIGHT SPINDLE 05/16/2018 - 02/04/2019
Vehicle
MAKE MODEL YEAR

FORD MUSTANG 1965-1969

[54vicky]

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WOW that is a scary thought losing steering at any speed can in the least can cause major damage to your car to say nothing of bodily harm.hopefully people heed that warning if true.