CarRecallWatch- Component
- WHEELS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If a sufficient quantity of wheel studs break on one hub, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2018 Ford F53 stripped chassis vehicles equipped with 22.5 inch front wheels may have front wheel hub studs that were not properly heat treated. This defect can cause the studs to weaken.
If a sufficient number of wheel studs break on one hub, vehicle handling can be affected, which increases the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners of affected vehicles. Dealers will replace any suspect front wheel hub studs free of charge. Owners can contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332 with questions, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-53 | 2018 |
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