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Ford Bronco and Ranger wheels may have loose lug nuts

NHTSA campaign 23V283000 · Reported 2023-04-20 · Ford Motor Company

critical How serious is it? About this label

Very serious — a wheel could come off while driving, so do not drive the vehicle until a dealer has inspected it.

⚠ NHTSA advises not driving this vehicle until it is repaired. See all such recalls.

What's wrong, in plain English

The nuts that hold the wheels onto the driver's side of your truck may not have been tightened properly at the factory. If they are loose, a wheel can come off while you are driving. Ford is telling owners not to drive these vehicles until they are checked. A dealer will look at the lug nuts and tighten them if needed, at no charge to you.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your truck is affected. 2. Do not drive it; contact your Ford dealer or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (recall 23S17) to set up the inspection. 3. Have the dealer inspect and retighten the lug nuts — the work is free.

Affected vehicles (1)

2023 Ford Bronco

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

Can a Ford wheel come off? Lug nut and hub recalls · all 3 Ford recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The lug nuts on the driver's side wheels may have been improperly tightened.
Safety risk: Loose lug nuts may result in wheel detachment while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, retighten the lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S17.

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