TECH - Ford Recalls Over 112K F-150s After NHTSA Highlights Roll-Away Risk | Benzinga
In a recent development, Ford (NYSE:F) has issued a recall involving 112,965 F-150 pickup trucks, citing a risk of the vehicles potentially rolling away.
What Happened: As reported by CNN on Wednesday, the recall emanates from a defective rear axel hub bolt. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has indicated that the bolt might break and damage the axle hub splines. The resulting damage could cause the vehicle to roll away when left parked without the parking brake applied or result in a loss of drive power, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
The recall pertains to F-150 vehicles from model years 2021 to 2023 fitted with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package. As a provisional fix, owners who hear a clicking or rattling noise associated with the rear axle bolt can take their vehicle to a dealership. The NHTSA has announced that a permanent fix is under development and will be communicated to dealers ...