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Ford E-450 Rear Axle Bolt Wheel Separation Risk

NHTSA campaign 22V792000 · Reported Oct 20, 2022 · Ford Motor Company

critical How serious is it? About this label

A wheel separating from the vehicle while driving is a serious hazard that increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V792000
Reported to NHTSA	Oct 20, 2022
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Power Train:axle Hubs
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2023
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On these vehicles, the bolt that holds the rear axle rotor to the wheel hub may not have been tightened correctly. If the bolt is too loose, the wheel could separate from the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Ford dealer, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, to schedule an inspection.
3. If needed, the rotor and hub assembly will be replaced free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V792000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2023 Ford E-450

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Ford Powertrain Recalls Involving Fluid Leaks and Wheel Detachment · all 56 Ford recalls in this area

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May 27, 2022Ford Trucks and Vans Missing Tire Information on Labellow
Feb 16, 2022Ford E-350 and E-450 may suddenly lose power steering fluidhigh

All 14 E-450 recalls

Official notice

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 E450 vehicles. The bolt that secures the rear axle rotor to the wheel-hub may be improperly tightened, possibly resulting in wheel separation.
Safety risk: Wheel separation from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle serial number, and if necessary, remove and inspect the rear axle rotor and hub assembly. If any bolts are found to be loose, the rotor and hub assembly will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S68.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.