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Ford Bronco: Loose Lug Nuts May Cause Wheel Detachment

NHTSA campaign 23V283000 · Reported Apr 20, 2023 · Ford Motor Company

critical How serious is it? About this label

Owners are told to stop driving the vehicle until the repair is done. A loose wheel could detach while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	23V283000
Reported to NHTSA	Apr 20, 2023
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2023
Do-not-drive advisory	Yes
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Ford is recalling certain Bronco and Ranger vehicles because the lug nuts on the driver's side wheels may not have been tightened correctly. This means a wheel could become loose while you are driving the vehicle.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
2. Do not drive the vehicle; contact a Ford dealer at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule an inspection.
3. The repair is 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 23V283000. More in how recalls work.

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

Ford Wheel Recalls Involve Loose Lug Nuts and Hub Hardware · all 3 Ford recalls in this area

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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.