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NHTSA recall 15V865000

Power Train · Ford Motor Company

December 22, 2015report date
1,170units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. The affected vehicles have a left or right rear axle drive shafts that may fracture, resulting in loss of drive power. Additionally, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll if it is parked without the parking brake applied.

Why it matters: A loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway after being parked can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right axle drive shafts, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2016.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2015 Ford Transit.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V865000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.