BLUE BIRD TRANSIT 2015: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
| Make : BLUE BIRD | Model : TRANSIT | Year : 2015 |
| Build Dates : 2015-05-01 - 2015-06-26 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V865000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2016-02-09 | Date Received by ODI: 2015-12-22 | Date Added to Database: 2015-12-22 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15S37 | ||
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1170 | ||
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Summary:
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Transit vehicles manufactured May 1, 2015, to June 26, 2015, and equipped with dual rear wheels. The affected vehicles have a left or right rear axle drive shafts that may fracture, resulting in loss of drive power. Additionally, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll if it is parked without the parking brake applied. |
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Consequence:
A loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway after being parked can increase the risk of a vehicle crash. |
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Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right axle drive shafts, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S37. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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. |
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