Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V599000 Reported September 30, 2020

Inner rear tires may rub

Ford Motor Company · Power Train · 52 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V599000
Manufacturer Campaign
20S57
Manufacturer
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
52
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 30, 2020
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020 f-350 trucks equipped with 7.3l gas engines and ambulance prep packages. these vehicles were ordered with wide track rear axles, but were built with base (narrower) axles. depending on the body installed by the body builder, the inner tires on the dual wheel rear axle may contact the body.

Safety Consequence

Inner tire contact with the body could result in a tire blowout, potentially causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will rebuild the rear axle as a wide track axle on vehicles already built. for remaining vehicles, body builders will be given the option to accept the base axle and build a different second unit body that meets ford's specifications or have the rear axle rebuilt as a wide track axle, free of charge. an interim letter notifying owners of the safety risk was mailed on october 23, 2020. the recall began january 11, 2021. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 20s57.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 20V599000 or campaign 20S57.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V599000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V599000?

NHTSA recall 20V599000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on September 30, 2020. It addresses: Inner rear tires may rub. The recall affects approximately 52 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V599000 or the manufacturer campaign number 20S57. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.