Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #08V165000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V165000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 3,331 affected units, DRIVE SHAFT, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Ford is recalling 3,331 my 2008 e-350 vehicles built with a 138 inch wheel base. The drive shaft may have been manufactured with a slip yoke that has cracks. the effect of the cracks on fatigue performance is variable, but on some yokes with cracks, the performance is reduced below design specification.

Corrective Action

Dealers will have the drive shaft inspected for manufacturing date and replace it free of charge. the recall began on april 14, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V165000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 2008-04-11T00:00:00

Subject: Drive shaft

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 3,331

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 08S04

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Ford is recalling 3,331 my 2008 e-350 vehicles built with a 138 inch wheel base. The drive shaft may have been manufactured with a slip yoke that has cracks. the effect of the cracks on fatigue performance is variable, but on some yokes with cracks, the performance is reduced below design specification.

Consequence Summary: Cracks in the slip yoke would progress over time and the slip yoke could fracture without warning while the vehicle is being driven allowing the drive shaft to separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will have the drive shaft inspected for manufacturing date and replace it free of charge. the recall began on april 14, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08V165000

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