The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V805000·Announced 2024-10-25

Ford Recalls 2023-2024 Transit Vehicles for Rear Axle Bolt Defect

Ford is recalling 2023-2024 Transit vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V-102 because incorrect rear axle shaft bolts may cause wheel lock-up or separation.

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 (axle shaft bolts) that can lead to loss of vehicle control or wheel separation, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ford Transit vehicles that were previously repaired under recall number 24V-102. The recall addresses a defect where incorrect bolts may have been used to attach the rear axle shaft. This issue can lead to the rear wheel locking up or separating from the axle.

The potential consequences of this defect include loss of vehicle control, loss of drive power, or the vehicle rolling while in park if the parking brake is not applied. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect the rear axle shaft bolts, replace incorrect bolts as necessary, and fill the differential fluid if needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 13, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD TRANSIT
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Van
Hazard
Affected units
1,075

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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