2018 FORD F53 RECALL - #18V470000
RECALL FOR WHEELS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F53 stripped chassis vehicles equipped with 22.5 inch front wheels. The front wheel hub assembly may have wheel studs that were not properly heat treated.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2018 FORD F53 |
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| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufactured between |
6/13/2018 - 6/22/2018 |
| Recalled on |
7/19/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Ford Motor Company |
| Owners Notified on |
8/20/2018 |
| # Affected |
162 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS |
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| Description |
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F53 stripped chassis vehicles equipped with 22.5 inch front wheels. The front wheel hub assembly may have wheel studs that were not properly heat treated. |
| Consequences |
If a sufficient quantity of wheel studs break on one hub, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace any suspect front wheel hub studs, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customers service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S21. |
| 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. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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