Ford Motor Company – Left or Right Rear Axle Shafts may Fracture

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.


Report Received Date 12/22/2015
NHTSA ID 15V865000
Consequence Summary A loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway after being parked can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code 15S37
Potentially Affected 1170
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V865000)

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