Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The lug nuts on the driver’s side wheels may have been improperly tightened.
Ford Motor Company – Improperly Tightened Wheel Lug Nuts
Affected models: Ford Bronco, Ford Ranger
| Report Received Date | 20230420 |
| NHTSA ID | 23V283000 |
| Consequence Summary | Loose lug nuts may result in wheel detachment while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, retighten the lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 1, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S17. |
| Recall Code | 23S17 |
| Potentially Affected | 1434 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | Yes |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V283000) |
What the owner should do?
You can check if your specific car is affected by a recall by entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA website. The VIN is a unique code that identifies your vehicle and can be found on your car's registration, insurance documents, or near the base of the windshield on the driver's side.
If the recall involves your car, you should make immediate contact with a dealer or workshop that’s been officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details.
This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please contact an authorised workshop.
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