Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

NHTSA campaign 23V283000 · announced April 20, 2023 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 1,434 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

Loose lug nuts may result in wheel detachment while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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 were mailed May 2, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S17.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2023 Ford Bronco
• 2023 Ford Ranger

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.