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NHTSARecalled Jul 16, 2018 · #18V470000

Improperly Heat Treated Front Wheel Studs

Hazard

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

Product details

Product
  • Improperly Heat Treated Front Wheel Studs
  • 2018 Ford F53 stripped chassis
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice