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Recall 15V-865

Ford Motor Company recalled the 2015 Ford Transit: Power train (axle assembly, axle shaft).

At a glance

Campaign number
15V-865
Reported
December 22, 2015
Vehicles affected
1,170 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Transit vehicles manufactured May 1, 2015, to June 26, 2015, and equipped with dual rear wheels. The affected vehicles have a left or right rear axle drive shafts that may fracture, resulting in loss of drive power. Additionally, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll if it is parked without the parking brake applied.

The risk

A loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway after being parked can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

The fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right axle drive shafts, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 15S37.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles