CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Transit T150, T250, T350 vehicles equipped with aluminum alloy wheels. The wheel mounting surface of the axle flange may be warped and cause the wheel studs to fracture.
- Risk
- Fractured studs may allow the wheel to detach, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the rear axle shaft assembly, axle shaft mounting bolts, and rear wheel lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S21.
- 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
The rear axle flange on certain 2019 Transit vans with aluminum alloy wheels may be warped. This warping can cause the wheel studs to fracture.
If the studs break, the wheel may detach from the vehicle while driving, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and stop driving the van if they notice unusual wheel vibration or other signs of a loose wheel, and contact a dealer right away.
The repair is free at an authorized Ford dealer. Dealers will inspect the vehicle and, if necessary, replace the rear axle shaft assembly, axle shaft mounting bolts, and rear wheel lug nuts. Owners can also call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Transit | 2019 |
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