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The defect: in affected vehicles, the lug nuts on the driver’s side wheels may have been improperly tightened.
The hazards: loose lug nuts may result in wheel detachment while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Components: lug nuts
Affected vehicles: select 2023 Ford Bronco SUVs produced at the Michigan Assembly plant from February 9th, 2023, to February 13th, 2023.
Number of vehicles affected: 992
The fix: dealers will inspect, and if necessary, retighten the lug nuts, free of charge. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed.
Owners should: wait for communications from Ford, which will begin on May 1st, 2023. The Ford reference number for this recall is 23S17.
Contacts:
https://www.ford.com/support/how-to...3-ford-bronco-ranger-improper-lug-nut-recall/
2023MY Bronco® SUVs and Ranger® pickups for Improper Lug Nut Torque on Driver’s-Side Wheels
Recall Reference Number: 23S17
The safety of you and your passengers is key to every vehicle we build. That is why we’ve issued a recall for some 2023 Bronco and Ranger vehicles.
Vehicles affected in this recall may have lug nuts on the driver’s side road wheels that are insufficiently tightened, resulting in a potential wheel detachment from the vehicle.
You can see if your vehicle is included by entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) here. If your vehicle is affected, do not drive your vehicle in its present condition. In the interim, should you have the desire and capability to do so, you can tighten all of the wheel lug nuts on the driver’s side of the vehicle to the technical specifications called out in your Owner’s Manual (Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications).
Even with the interim action, you will still need your local dealer to complete the repair. Your dealer will tow your vehicle to the dealership, or participating Ford dealers may provide Mobile Service or Ford Pickup & Delivery options.
You can book an appointment online with participating dealers, in your FordPass® App or contact your local Ford Dealer.
The hazards: loose lug nuts may result in wheel detachment while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Components: lug nuts
Affected vehicles: select 2023 Ford Bronco SUVs produced at the Michigan Assembly plant from February 9th, 2023, to February 13th, 2023.
Number of vehicles affected: 992
The fix: dealers will inspect, and if necessary, retighten the lug nuts, free of charge. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed.
Owners should: wait for communications from Ford, which will begin on May 1st, 2023. The Ford reference number for this recall is 23S17.
Contacts:
- Ford Customer Service: 1-866-436-7332
- FoMoCo Recall Number: 23S17
- NHTSA Toll-Free: 1-888-327-4236
- NHTSA (TTY): 1-800-424-9153
- NHTSA Website: www.nhtsa.gov
https://www.ford.com/support/how-to...3-ford-bronco-ranger-improper-lug-nut-recall/
2023MY Bronco® SUVs and Ranger® pickups for Improper Lug Nut Torque on Driver’s-Side Wheels
Recall Reference Number: 23S17
The safety of you and your passengers is key to every vehicle we build. That is why we’ve issued a recall for some 2023 Bronco and Ranger vehicles.
Vehicles affected in this recall may have lug nuts on the driver’s side road wheels that are insufficiently tightened, resulting in a potential wheel detachment from the vehicle.
You can see if your vehicle is included by entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) here. If your vehicle is affected, do not drive your vehicle in its present condition. In the interim, should you have the desire and capability to do so, you can tighten all of the wheel lug nuts on the driver’s side of the vehicle to the technical specifications called out in your Owner’s Manual (Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications).
Even with the interim action, you will still need your local dealer to complete the repair. Your dealer will tow your vehicle to the dealership, or participating Ford dealers may provide Mobile Service or Ford Pickup & Delivery options.
You can book an appointment online with participating dealers, in your FordPass® App or contact your local Ford Dealer.
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