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Vehicles/Commercial Vehicles

Ford Motor Company: Incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating on Labels

Agency Publication Date: August 23, 2024
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Summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling 373 of its 2024 Transit vehicles because the front gross axle weight rating (GAWR) is listed incorrectly on both the B-pillar label and in the owner's manual. This error can lead owners to unintentionally overload the vehicle's front axle. If a vehicle is overloaded, it can cause the steering knuckle to fail, resulting in a sudden loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash. Ford dealers will replace the affected labels free of charge to resolve the issue.

Risk

An incorrectly labeled weight rating can lead to vehicle overloading, which puts excessive stress on the steering knuckle. This stress can cause the component to fail, leading to a complete loss of steering control while driving.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your vehicle's B-pillar label (located on the door frame) and the owner's manual to see if the front gross axle weight rating information is present, as these are the specific labels being recalled for 2024 Ford Transit vehicles.
  2. Contact a Ford dealer to schedule a free appointment to have the incorrect weight rating labels replaced on your vehicle and in your owner's manual.
  3. If you have questions or need to confirm your vehicle's involvement, contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall number 24S53.
  4. You may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov/recalls for more information.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”„Free Replacement

Label and Manual Replacement

How to: Dealers will replace the B-pillar and owner's manual labels free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2024 Ford Transit

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 24V636000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Sold By: Authorized Ford Dealers
Units Affected: 373 vehicles(373% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: September 23, 2024
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 24S53
Agency Last Updated: February 3, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response