Ford Motor Company – Wheel Hub Extenders may be Improperly Attached

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels and front wheel hub extenders. The front wheel hub extenders may be improperly attached to the front rotor hub assemblies, which could result in separation of the wheels and wheel extenders from the vehicle.


Report Received Date 05/25/2021
NHTSA ID 21V390000
Consequence Summary A detached wheel and wheel extender can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Owners are instructed not to drive their vehicles until the torque of the wheel extender nuts can be verified. Dealers will inspect and tighten the front wheel hub extender nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S26.
Recall Code 21S26
Potentially Affected 17616
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive Yes
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V390000)

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