Corporate Counsel Daily, Ford recalls nearly 113K F-150 vehicles over possible breakage of rear axle hub bolt, (Jan 3, 2024)
Organizations Mentioned:Ford Motor Co.
By Susan Engstrom
The vehicles may roll away while in park if the parking brake is not applied.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling an estimated 112,965 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design because the rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines. Ford cautions that damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied, or cause a loss of drive power. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash (NHTSA Recall Notice, No. 23V896, Report receipt date: December 22, 2023).
Remedy. The remedy is currently under development. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer for an interim repair if they experience symptoms related to rear axle bolt breakage, such as a clicking or rattling noise. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 29, 2024.
Contact information. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S65. Owners also may 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.
Companies: Ford Motor Co.
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