A loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway after being parked can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Power Train — Axle Assembly — Axle Shaft

Date Announced

DEC 22, 2015

Vehicles Affected

1,170

Ford Recall #

15S37

NHTSA Campaign #

15V865000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (14)

• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)/TSB - February 1, 2016 SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 15S37
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - December 21, 2015 SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Advance Notice - Safety Recall 15S37
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2016-2
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q1
• Press Release
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2016-3
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2016-4
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-2