DETROIT, MI. (Pain In The Pass) >> Ford Motor Company is recalling nearly 42,000 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 pickup trucks because a left rear axle shaft may break, which can increase the risk of a crash.
The recall covers certain 2023 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 vehicles – a total of 41,555 – according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report.
The recalled pickup trucks have single rear wheels and a 10.5 inch rear axle shaft, which “may have been improperly heat-treated” during manufacturing, according to the NHTSA report.
A broken axle shaft can lead to a “loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway” when the truck is placed in park, the NHTSA report said.
Ford will mail a notification letters to owners by Oct. 16. Customers can bring their vehicles to a Ford dealerships where they will inspect and replace the axle shaft as necessary, free of charge, the NHTSA said.
Owners can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 23S49.
Although manufacturers can make every effort to notify affected customers about recalls, it’s not always possible. So, if you want to check if your vehicle has an active recall. To check for a new or a old recall on your vehicle is easier than you think. Enter your vehicles VIN number at NHTSA recalls site or checktoprotect.org to see if your vehicle has a open recall.
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