FORD PUMA — recall

Automotive · New Zealand · 2026-05-07

Ford PUMA vehicles may have right-hand side front halfshaft failure due to internal fracture

Country	New Zealand
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-05-07
Manufacturer	FORD
Models affected	PUMA
Model year	Model year 2026
Defect	Some of the affected vehicles may exhibit a right-hand side front halfshaft failure due to an internal fracture of the in board joint (IBJ) spider. This condition can be associated with an over-rotated IBJ boot and may result in the halfshaft no longer transmitting drive to the right-hand wheel. In affected vehicles, customers may complain of noise and/or vibration, followed by a loss of drive where the vehicle will no longer move. There are no prior warnings or indicators before the loss of drive. In the event of a halfshaft failure, steering remains unaffected as the steering system …
Component	PUMA 2026
Recall type	Safety Recall
Remedy	Present vehicle to Ford Dealer
Recall number	26S15
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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