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
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 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
- 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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