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Ford F-150 Lightning BEV Recall 25V341: Front Control Arm Can Detach, Causing Loss of Steering

NHTSA campaign 25V341, reported May 23, 2025, 29,501 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been tightened properly during assembly. Over time, the upper control arm can detach from the knuckle assembly.

If the control arm detaches, the vehicle can lose steering and control, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked promptly.

Dealers will inspect the upper control arm ball joint nut and replace the nut and/or knuckle assembly as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Check your VIN for open recalls, or contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing recall 24S76.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V341Ford Motor Company
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
Risk
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the upper control arm ball joint nut, and replace the nut and/or knuckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S76. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V949.

Affected vehicles

Ford F-150 Lightning BEV20242025