FORD TRANSIT 2015: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V865000

Make Model Year
FORD TRANSIT 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-02-09 2015-12-22 2015-12-22

Production Dates: 2015-05-01 - 2015-06-26

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15S37

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1170

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

A loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway after being parked can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

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.

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.