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NHTSA Recall 00V115000: Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,300 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford E-350.

3,300
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2000
owners notified (May 15)
NHTSA campaign00V115000
Manufacturer campaign00S08
ComponentWHEELS › LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Report receivedApril 19, 2000
Owner notificationMay 15, 2000
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: cutaways and stripped chassis with single rear wheels. The lug nuts can potentially bottom out on a shoulder on the studs.

Safety risk

If this occurs, there can be an inadequate clamp load to attach the wheel to the axle, resulting in noise, damage to the wheel and hub, or in extreme cases, loss of a rear wheel while the vehicle is being driven.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear wheel attaching studs.

Notes

Owner notification began may 15, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 00V115000

Make and modelModel years
Ford E-3501999, 2000
Ford Econoline1999, 2000

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.