Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #21V978000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V978000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2020 transit vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (awd) Includes 4,548 affected units, Driveshaft May Separate, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2020 transit vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (awd)

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020 transit vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (awd). the bolts that attach the rear driveshaft to the transfer case may become loose or damaged, which can result in separation of the driveshaft from the transfer case.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the driveshaft bolts. if any loose bolts are found, the driveshaft, attachment hardware, transfer case flange kit, and seal will also be replaced. repairs will be performed free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed february 4, 2022. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 21s54.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V978000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2021-12-16T00:00:00
Subject: Driveshaft may separate
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 4,548

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 21S54
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020 transit vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (awd). the bolts that attach the rear driveshaft to the transfer case may become loose or damaged, which can result in separation of the driveshaft from the transfer case.
Consequence Summary: Driveshaft separation can result in a loss of drive power, or unintended movement while parked if the parking brake is not engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and replace the driveshaft bolts. if any loose bolts are found, the driveshaft, attachment hardware, transfer case flange kit, and seal will also be replaced. repairs will be performed free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed february 4, 2022. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 21s54.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 81.07

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