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Automotive · Canada · 2024-08-23

Ford TRANSIT vehicle information label lists incorrect front axle gross weight rating (GAWR)

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-08-23
Manufacturer	FORD
Models affected	TRANSIT
Model year	2024
Units affected	79
Defect	On certain vehicles, the incomplete vehicle information label lists an incorrect gross axle weight rating (GAWR) for the front axle. The label incorrectly lists the front axle capacity as 2100 kg (4630 lb.). The label should instead list the front axle capacity as 1875 kg (4134 lb.). This could lead to overloading of the vehicle and cause the steering knuckle(s) to fail. If this happens, there could be a loss of control._x000D_ Note: This recall only affects certain rear-wheel drive incomplete vehicles equipped with single rear wheels, a 3.5L engine and a 138'' wheelbase._x000D_ A loss of con…
Component	Label
Remedy	Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the incomplete vehicle information label.
Recall number	2024-490
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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