Mechanic Notes

2021 Ford F-350 Super Duty Axle Hubs recall 21V390000

Safety recall

Component: Power Train:Axle Hubs · Campaign 21V390000 · Reported 25/05/2021

Symptoms / what can happen

A detached wheel and wheel extender can increase the risk of a crash.

Cause

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.

The fix, in plain English

Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official remedy: 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.

NHTSA: do not drive.

Difficulty

Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.

Cost

Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.

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