FORD F53 2018: WHEELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V470000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F53 | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-08-20 | 2018-07-16 | 2018-07-19 |
Production Dates: 2018-06-13 - 2018-06-22
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18S21
Component: WHEELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 162
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2018 Ford F53 stripped chassis vehicles equipped with 22.5 inch front wheels. The front wheel hub assembly may have wheel studs that were not properly heat treated.
If a sufficient quantity of wheel studs break on one hub, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace any suspect front wheel hub studs, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customers service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S21.
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.
