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Automotive · United States · 2024-08-23

Ford 2024 Transit vehicles have incorrect front gross axle weight rating labels

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-08-23
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Models affected	TRANSIT
Model year	2024
Units affected	373
Defect	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._x000D_ An overloaded vehicle may result in steering knuckle failure and a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	EQUIPMENT
Remedy	Dealers will replace the labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 9, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S53.
Recall number	24V636000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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