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SevereNHTSA·15V865000·Announced 2015-12-22

Ford Recalls 2015 Transit Vehicles for Rear Axle Drive Shaft Fracture Risk

Ford is recalling specific 2015 Transit vehicles with dual rear wheels because the rear axle drive shafts may fracture, causing loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle drive shaft fracture) that can lead to loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Transit vehicles manufactured between May 1, 2015, and June 26, 2015. The recall applies to vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. The affected vehicles have left or right rear axle drive shafts that may fracture.

If the drive shafts fracture, the vehicle may lose drive power. Additionally, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll if it is parked without the parking brake applied. A loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway after being parked can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right axle drive shafts free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S37. 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.

The recalled product

Product
FORD TRANSIT
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Van
Hazard
Affected units
1,170

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)

  • TRANSIT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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