12 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
Posted on: 2019-02-21
Description
Xl hybrids, inc (xl) is recalling certain 2015-2018 ford transit vehicles modified to be equipped with xl's electric hybrid system. The cardan (universal) joint on the front driveshaft may fail, possibly causing the front driveshaft to detach.
Consequence
If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle, drive power will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. The detached driveshaft may also create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash for following traffic.
Corrective Action
Xl will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft with an updated one, free of charge. The recall began april 15, 2019. Owners may contact xl hybrid's customer service at 1-833-953-5338.
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.
DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Posted on: 2019-02-21
Description
Xl hybrids, inc (xl) is recalling certain 2015-2018 ford transit vehicles modified to be equipped with xl's electric hybrid system. The cardan (universal) joint on the front driveshaft may fail, possibly causing the front driveshaft to detach.
Consequence
If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle, drive power will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. The detached driveshaft may also create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash for following traffic.
Corrective Action
Xl will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft with an updated one, free of charge. The recall began april 15, 2019. Owners may contact xl hybrid's customer service at 1-833-953-5338.
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.
DEFECT #3 - STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Posted on: 2019-06-12
Description
La west inc. (la west) is recalling certain 2018-2019 ford transit vehicles modified to be equipped with glass roof hatches. Temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass roof hatch to shatter.
Consequence
If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action
La west will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hatch lids, free of charge. The recall began july 11, 2019. Owners may contact la west customer service at 1-704-498-4940.
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.
DEFECT #4 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Posted on: 2020-05-06
Description
National van builders, inc. (national van builders) is recalling certain vehicles based on 2019-2020 ford transit and 2019 ram promaster vans equipped with freedman go-es foldaway seats. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 209, seat belt assemblies.
Consequence
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
National van builders will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began may 19, 2020. Owners may contact freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or national van builders customer service at 1-800-527-7477.
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.
DEFECT #5 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Posted on: 2020-04-20
Description
Transitworks is recalling certain driverge vehicles based on 2019-2020 ford transit vans equipped with freedman seating company (fsc) pt foldaway and go-es 3-point foldaway seats. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 209, seat belt assemblies.
Consequence
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Transitworks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began may 13, 2020. Dealers can contact freedman seating company for parts and reimbursement information at 1-800-443-4540.
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.
DEFECT #6 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2021-05-07
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2019 transit t150, t250, t350 vehicles equipped with aluminum alloy wheels. The wheel mounting surface of the axle flange may be warped and cause the wheel studs to fracture.
Consequence
Fractured studs may allow the wheel to detach, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the rear axle shaft assembly, axle shaft mounting bolts, and rear wheel lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on june 28, 2021. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21s21.
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.
DEFECT #7 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Posted on: 2021-08-12
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure.
Consequence
Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the passenger side parking brake cable with a cable that provides sufficient clearance to the damper shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 13, 2021. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21s39.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #8 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Posted on: 2021-08-12
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure.
Consequence
Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the passenger side parking brake cable with a cable that provides sufficient clearance to the damper shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 13, 2021. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21s39.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #9 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Posted on: 2021-08-12
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure.
Consequence
Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the passenger side parking brake cable with a cable that provides sufficient clearance to the damper shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 13, 2021. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21s39.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #10 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Posted on: 2021-08-12
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure.
Consequence
Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the passenger side parking brake cable with a cable that provides sufficient clearance to the damper shield, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on september 24, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on march 14, 2022. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21s39.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #11 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Posted on: 2021-08-12
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure.
Consequence
Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the passenger side parking brake cable with a cable that provides sufficient clearance to the damper shield, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on september 24, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on march 14, 2022. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21s39.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #12 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Posted on: 2021-08-12
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure.
Consequence
Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the passenger side parking brake cable with a cable that provides sufficient clearance to the damper shield, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on september 24, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on march 14, 2022. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21s39.
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.nhtsa.gov.