NHTSA Recall # | 181303 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V365000 |
MFG Compaign # | 20S33 |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-550 SD |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Date of notification | 06/07/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 13/01/20 |
End date of manufacturing | 19/02/20 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 23/06/20 |
Report created | 23/06/20 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 13 |
Defect summary | Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020 super-duty f-250, f-350, and f-550 diesel pickups. The transmission torque converter damper plate was not tempered, resulting in a brittle damper plate that may fracture and cause the engine to stall or require increased brake pedal effort in order to stop the vehicle. |
Consequence summary | An engine stall or requiring additional braking effort to stop the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly, free of charge. This recall began july 6, 2020. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20s33. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |