Recall 18V470000 — WHEELS Defect in 2018-2018 FORD F53
RECALL This recall affects up to 162 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V470000 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles Affected | 162 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
If a sufficient quantity of wheel studs break on one hub, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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