NHTSA Recall 24V636000
Filed by Ford Motor Company. Component: Equipment. Reported 2024-08-23. An estimated 373 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
An overloaded vehicle may result in steering knuckle failure and a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.