NHTSAPOWER TRAIN
Ford Motor Company - Inadequate Rear Axle Lubrication
Published: February 9, 2024Recall ID: 24V102000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation can result in a loss of drive power. A disconnected driveshaft can also result in a roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ford Transit vehicles. An inadequate amount of rear axle lubricant may cause rear axle tail bearing damage and seizure, which can result in wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation.
Affected Products
Inadequate Rear Axle Lubrication
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Inadequate Rear Axle Lubrication |
| Nhtsa id | 24V102000 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V102000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ford Transit vehicles. An inadequate amount of rear axle lubricant may cause rear axle tail bearing damage and seizure, which can result in wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation. |
| Completion rate | 54.40 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect the rear axle, and replace the axle bearings or axle assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S05. |
| Consequence summary | Wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation can result in a loss of drive power. A disconnected driveshaft can also result in a roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 24S05 |
| Potentially affected | 113320 |
| Report received date | 2024-02-09T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |