Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2024 Transit vehicles
— Recall Campaign #24V636000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Transit vehicles. The front gross axle weight rating may be labeled incorrectly on the vehicle B-pillar label and the owner's manual label, which can result in an overloaded vehicle.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 373 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
24V636000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 23, 2024 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 24V636000 |
| Units affected: | 373 |
- Description:
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Transit vehicles. The front gross axle weight rating may be labeled incorrectly on the vehicle B-pillar label and the owner's manual label, which can result in an overloaded vehicle.
- Consequeces:
- An overloaded vehicle may result in steering knuckle failure and a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will replace the labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S53.
- 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.