NHTSA Campaign 07V238000

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY · Reported Jun 5, 2007 · 31 vehicles affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH DANA REAR AXLES, THE REAR AXLE MAY HAVE A HOUSING THAT WAS BUILT USING STEEL THAT WAS THINNER THAN SPECIFIED.

Consequence

THROUGH NORMAL USE, THE AXLE HOUSING COULD FATIGUE AND DEVELOP A CRACK WHICH COULD RESULT IN A WHEEL END LOCK-UP OR SEPARATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AXLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-248-0186.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD F-650 SD 2007 31
FORD F-750 SD 2007 31

Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V238000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.