Axle assembly: axle shaftRecall 15V-865 · 2015 Ford Transit
Ford Motor Company recall 15V-865 covers 1,170 2015 Ford Transit for a axle assembly: axle shaft problem, reported to NHTSA on December 22, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 85% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V865000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S37.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
85%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 22 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 2015 to June 26, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.