Recall 21S21 – Warped Axle Flange May Fracture Wheel Studs

Fractured studs may allow the wheel to detach, increasing the risk of crash.

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Fractured studs may allow the wheel to detach, increasing the risk of crash.

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V324000
  • Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
  • Components SUSPENSION
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 2,503

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Transit T150, T250, T350 vehicles equipped with aluminum alloy wheels. The wheel mounting surface of the axle flange may be warped and cause the wheel studs to fracture.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the rear axle shaft assembly, axle shaft mounting bolts, and rear wheel lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 21S21.

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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