CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Transit vehicles manufactured May 1, 2015, to June 26, 2015, and equipped with dual rear wheels. The affected vehicles have a left or right rear axle drive shafts that may fracture, resulting in loss of drive power. Additionally, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll if it is parked without the parking brake applied.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway after being parked can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right axle drive shafts, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S37.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some vehicles built between May and June 2015 with dual rear wheels may have a left or right rear axle drive shaft that can fracture. A broken shaft can cause a loss of drive power, and the vehicle may also roll away if it is parked without the parking brake applied. Either problem raises the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. Dealers will replace both the left and right rear axle drive shafts at no charge. Ford will also notify affected owners. If you have questions, you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls, and contact an authorized dealer to schedule the repair as soon as possible. Until the repair is done, always set the parking brake when parking.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Transit | 2015 |
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