NHTSARecalled Jul 16, 2018 · #18V470000
Improperly Heat Treated Front Wheel Studs
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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
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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.