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Issue Date
2015-09-28
Campaign
15S27/15V608
Description
In certain vehicles that had the recall service performed under either safety recall 10S13 NHTSA numbers 10V-385 and 12V-193 or 12S30 NHTSA number 12V-195, the brackets may have been misinstalled, potentially limiting the effectiveness of the recall service repair in addressing the safety defect. Ford has identified approximately 500 reports of brackets that were misinstalled as part of recall service under either safety recall 10S13 or 12S30. Also, at the request of NHTSA, Ford reviewed three crash vehicles and determined all three vehicles had misinstalled rear axle reinforcement brackets, but the root cause of the accidents was inconclusive.
Safety Risk
Safety recalls 10S13 and 12S30 were conducted to address the risk that the combined effects of corrosion and stress can lead to cracks which, if undetected, can propagate and result in a complete fracture of the axle. In addition, a misinstalled rear axle reinforcement bracket may limit the effectiveness of the recall repair to reduce the propensity for an axle fracture. A fractured rear axle may affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to inspect the rear axle reinforcement brackets that were previously installed. If the rear axle reinforcement brackets were installed improperly, your dealer will replace the rear axle free of charge parts and labor if necessary.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2015-09-28
Campaign
15S27/15V608
Description
In certain vehicles that had the recall service performed under either safety recall 10S13 NHTSA numbers 10V-385 and 12V-193 or 12S30 NHTSA number 12V-195, the brackets may have been misinstalled, potentially limiting the effectiveness of the recall service repair in addressing the safety defect. Ford has identified approximately 500 reports of brackets that were misinstalled as part of recall service under either safety recall 10S13 or 12S30. Also, at the request of NHTSA, Ford reviewed three crash vehicles and determined all three vehicles had misinstalled rear axle reinforcement brackets, but the root cause of the accidents was inconclusive.
Safety Risk
Safety recalls 10S13 and 12S30 were conducted to address the risk that the combined effects of corrosion and stress can lead to cracks which, if undetected, can propagate and result in a complete fracture of the axle. In addition, a misinstalled rear axle reinforcement bracket may limit the effectiveness of the recall repair to reduce the propensity for an axle fracture. A fractured rear axle may affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to inspect the rear axle reinforcement brackets that were previously installed. If the rear axle reinforcement brackets were installed improperly, your dealer will replace the rear axle free of charge parts and labor if necessary.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.