Recall
Ford F53 — 18V470000
NHTSA ID
18V470000
Make
Ford
Model
F53
Years Affected
2018
Recall Date
2018-07-16
Component
WHEELS
Units Affected
162
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
18S21
Summary
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.
Consequence
If a sufficient quantity of wheel studs break on one hub, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.