Ford Recalls 2011 F-650 Trucks for Steering Arm Bolt Defect
Ford is recalling certain 2011 F-650 trucks because improperly tightened steering arm bolts may loosen, 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 (steering arm separation) that can result in loss of steering control and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011 F-650 trucks manufactured between February 2, 2011, and February 17, 2011. These vehicles are equipped with a Meritor MFS08 front steer axle. The recall addresses a defect where the bolts attaching the steering arm to the steering knuckle were not properly tightened.
This condition can result in the steering arm loosening or separating, which may lead to a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash. The safety recall began on January 20, 2012.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and steering knuckle, repairing the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD F-650 SD
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Category
- Vehicle — Truck
- Affected units
- 36
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)
- F-650 SD
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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