CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Transit vehicles. The front gross axle weight rating may be labeled incorrectly on the vehicle B-pillar label and the owner's manual label, which can result in an overloaded vehicle.
- Risk
- An overloaded vehicle may result in steering knuckle failure and a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S53.
- 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 2024 Ford Transit vehicles may have an incorrect front gross axle weight rating printed on the B-pillar label and the owner's manual label. Following the wrong number could lead you to overload the vehicle.
An overloaded vehicle may suffer steering knuckle failure, which can cause loss of steering control and raise the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the labels free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2024. You can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (recall 24S53), and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Transit | 2024 |
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