NHTSAEQUIPMENT
Ford Motor Company - Incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating on Labels
Published: August 23, 2024Recall ID: 24V636000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An overloaded vehicle may result in steering knuckle failure and a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating on Labels
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating on Labels |
| Nhtsa id | 24V636000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V636000 |
| 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 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. |
| Completion rate | 84.18 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | An overloaded vehicle may result in steering knuckle failure and a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 24S53 |
| Potentially affected | 373 |
| Report received date | 2024-08-23T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |