Recall 16S28 – Loss of Motive Power from Pinion Gear Wear

A fractured pinion shaft could cause a loss of motive power and loss of the transmission park function, increasing the risk of a crash.

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A fractured pinion shaft could cause a loss of motive power and loss of the transmission park function, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V479000
  • Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
  • Components POWER TRAIN
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 865

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ford Focus Electric vehicles manufactured August 20, 2015, through April 13, 2016. The transmission’s differential pinion gear shaft may overheat and fracture.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission differential assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 16S28.

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.

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