CarRecallWatch- Component
- WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The lug nuts on the driver's side wheels may have been improperly tightened.
- Risk
- Loose lug nuts may result in wheel detachment while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, retighten the lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S17.
- 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
Certain driver's side wheels may have had their lug nuts improperly tightened at the factory. Lug nuts that are not tight enough can loosen over time, which may allow a wheel to come off while the vehicle is being driven.
A wheel detaching while driving can cause a loss of control and increases the risk of a crash. Owners are advised not to drive the vehicle until the remedy has been completed.
An authorized dealer will inspect the lug nuts and retighten them if necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2023. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 23S17, and you can check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Bronco | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Ford Ranger | 2023 |