2015 Ford Transit recall: axle shaft
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 22, 2015. It covers about 1,170 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,170
- reported
- Dec 22, 2015
- owners notified
- Feb 9, 2016
- related complaints
- 78
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 15V865000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Transit 2015 2015
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 78 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 15V865000
Is there a recall on the 2015 Ford Transit axle shaft?
Yes. Recall 15V865000, reported on December 22, 2015, covers about 1,170 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V865000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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