NHTSA Recall 20V599000: Axle assembly (power train)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 52 vehicles. It affects 2020 Ford Redundant F-350.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V599000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 20S57 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | September 30, 2020 |
| Owner notification | January 11, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-350 trucks equipped with 7.3L gas engines and ambulance prep packages. These vehicles were ordered with Wide Track rear axles, but were built with base (narrower) axles. Depending on the body installed by the body builder, the inner tires on the dual wheel rear axle may contact the body.
Safety risk
Inner tire contact with the body could result in a tire blowout, potentially causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will rebuild the rear axle as a Wide Track axle on vehicles already built. For remaining vehicles, body builders will be given the option to accept the base axle and build a different second unit body that meets Ford's specifications or have the rear axle rebuilt as a Wide Track axle, free of charge. An interim letter notifying owners of the safety risk was mailed on October 23, 2020. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S57.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V599000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Redundant F-350 | 2020 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.