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Ford Mustang Mach E Recall 22V646: Rear axle shaft can break, causing power loss or rollaway

NHTSA campaign 22V646, reported August 26, 2022, 1,175 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The right-rear axle half shaft may have been manufactured improperly, so the half shaft stem can break under load. A broken half shaft can cause a loss of drive power. A rollaway can also occur while parked if the electronic parking brake is not engaged. Either situation raises the risk of a crash.

An authorized Ford dealer will inspect the half shaft's serial number and replace the right-rear half shaft if necessary. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and refer to recall number 22S55. You should also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 22V646Ford Motor Company
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The right-rear axle half shafts may have been manufactured improperly, allowing the half shaft stem to break under load.
Risk
A broken half shaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a rollaway could occur while parked if the electronic parking brake is not engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the serial number, and replace the right-rear half shaft, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S55.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Ford Mustang Mach E2022