2024 Ford Transit: Equipment recall
NHTSA campaign 24V636000 · 373 units potentially affected · filed Aug 23, 2024
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Transit vehicles. The front gross axle weight rating may be labeled incorrectly on the vehicle B-pillar label and the owner's manual label, which can result in an overloaded vehicle.
Why it matters
An overloaded vehicle may result in steering knuckle failure and a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S53.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V636000
- Manufacturer no.
- 24S53
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Units affected
- 373
- Report received
- Aug 23, 2024
- Owner letters
- Sep 23, 2024
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Transit 2024