FORD TRANSIT 2019: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V324000

Make Model Year
FORD TRANSIT 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-06-28 2021-05-07 2021-05-07

Production Dates: 2015-07-09 - 2018-12-04

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21S21

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2503

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2019 Transit T150, T250, T350 vehicles equipped with aluminum alloy wheels. The wheel mounting surface of the axle flange may be warped and cause the wheel studs to fracture.

Consequence

Fractured studs may allow the wheel to detach, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the rear axle shaft assembly, axle shaft mounting bolts, and rear wheel lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S21.

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.