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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V009000

2011 Ford F-650 Sd — Power train: axle assembly

Published January 12, 2012 · Recall initiated: January 12, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V009000, published January 12, 2012. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2011 Ford F-650 Sd — Power train: axle assembly.

What's the hazard

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-650 TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 2, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 17, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH A MERITOR MFS08 FRONT STEER AXLE. THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE STEERING ARM TO THE STEERING KNUCKLE WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE STEERING ARM LOOSENING OR SEPARATING.

What to do

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING ARM AND STEERING KNUCKLE, AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 20, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

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Recall details

Brand
FORD
Model
F-650 SD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Lot
2011 FORD F-650 SD
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2011 Ford F-650 Sd — Power train: axle assembly recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V009000 on January 12, 2012. Reported hazard: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-650 TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 2, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 17, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH A MERITOR MFS08 FRONT STEER AXLE. THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE STEERING ARM TO THE STEERING KNUCKLE WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE STEERING ARM LOOSENING OR SEPARATING.

What should I do if I have this product?

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING ARM AND STEERING KNUCKLE, AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 20, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: F-650 SD.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)