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- POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 E450 vehicles. The bolt that secures the rear axle rotor to the wheel-hub may be improperly tightened, possibly resulting in wheel separation.
- Risk
- Wheel separation from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rear axle serial number, and if necessary, remove and inspect the rear axle rotor and hub assembly. If any bolts are found to be loose, the rotor and hub assembly will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S68.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A rear axle rotor bolt that attaches to the wheel hub may not have been tightened properly at the factory. If the bolt is loose, the wheel can separate from the vehicle while driving, which raises the risk of a crash.
An authorized dealer will inspect the rear axle serial number and, if needed, remove and inspect the rear axle rotor and hub assembly. Any loose bolts will lead to replacement of the rotor and hub assembly. The repair is free of charge. Owners who received a notification letter mailed April 18, 2023 can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford E-450 | 2023 |
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