Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018 Ford F53 stripped chassis vehicles equipped with
— Recall Campaign #18V470000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 162 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
18V470000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 16, 2018 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 18V470000 |
| Units affected: | 162 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- If a sufficient quantity of wheel studs break on one hub, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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.