NHTSA Campaign 23V283000
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Filed by Ford Motor Company.
NHTSA campaign 23V283000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- Loose lug nuts may result in wheel detachment while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by 23V283000 (1)
Ford (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 23V283000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.