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Automotive · United States · 2024-12-19

Ford F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles: front upper control arm ball joint nut may be loose

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-12-19
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Models affected	F-150 LIGHTNING
Model year	2023-2024
Units affected	11922
Defect	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly._x000D_ A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	SUSPENSION
Remedy	Dealers will inspect the upper control arm ball joint nut, and replace the nut and/or knuckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S76.
Recall number	24V949000
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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