REC-001577

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0 Ford Falcon UTE

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Ford Motor Company of Australia Ltd

Recall date: 13 October 2016

Defect

The rear axle housing weld may crack resulting in an oil leak and potentially resulting in partial or full separation of the wheel assembly from the axle assembly.

Hazard

This could result in rear suspension noise and in some cases, loss of steering control, a reduction or loss of brake performance and loss of motor power.

Remedy

Ford will write to owners of all affected vehicles. Until the Safety Recall Service is complete the vehicle should be driven with caution and at moderate speed. Owners are advised to contact their authorised Ford Dealership if their vehicle is affected for an inspection and rectification. For further information, contact any authorised Ford Dealer or Ford's Customer Relationship Centre on 1800 503 672.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Ford Motor Company of Australia Ltd — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: vehiclerecalls.gov.au