FLEETWOOD TAURUS 2015: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
| Make : FLEETWOOD | Model : TAURUS | Year : 2015 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 20V692000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2021-02-02 | Date Received by ODI: 2020-11-10 | Date Added to Database: 2020-11-10 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20S63 | ||
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 15587 | ||
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Summary:
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail. |
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Consequence:
The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63. |
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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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