2021 Ford Super Duty recalled for possible loose wheel hub extender

2021 Ford Super Duty
2021 Ford Super Duty
Ford

Ford is recalling select 2021 F-Series Super Duty dually trucks that may have wheel issues.

Affected vehicles are equipped with front-wheel hub extenders that were not properly tightened by the supplier. This condition may result in the tire and wheel assembly detaching from the front axle, increasing the risk of a crash. A detachment while driving may create a road hazard.

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This action affects 17,616 vehicles in the U.S. and federal territories; 1,779 in Canada; and 231 in Mexico.

Ford is not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries related to this condition.

Owners will be notified starting this week and will be instructed not to drive their vehicle until it can be verified that the front-wheel hub extender nuts are tightened to specification. Owners will need to contact their dealer to have the service completed at their location or towed to a dealership, or follow provided instructions. The Ford reference number for this recall is 21S26.

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