Recall 18S21 – Improperly Heat Treated Front Wheel Studs

If a sufficient quantity of wheel studs break on one hub, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

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If a sufficient quantity of wheel studs break on one hub, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V470000
  • Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
  • Components WHEELS
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 162

Summary

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.

Remedy

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.

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