Campaign 15V-865

Affected vehicles have a left or right rear axle drive shafts that may fracture, resulting in loss of drive power

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Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Transit vehicles manufactured May 1, 2015, to June 26, 2015, and 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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right axle drive shafts, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S37.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 15V865000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about powertrain on these vehicles: 78, of which 1 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 15V-865
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
FordTransit201578
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.