Ford recalls 2023 Bronco vehicles with potentially loose driver-side lug nuts that could detach while driving, risking a crash. Owners must stop driving until dealers fix the issue.
Loose lug nuts may result in wheel detachment while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford is recalling 2023 Bronco vehicles that may have loose driver-side lug nuts. If not tightened properly, the wheels could detach while driving, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81317-ford-2023-bronco-wheel-recall-loose-lug-nuts-risk-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81317-ford-2023-bronco-wheel-recall-loose-lug-nuts-risk-crash · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V283000
“Ford 2023 Bronco Wheel Recall: Loose Lug Nuts Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81317-ford-2023-bronco-wheel-recall-loose-lug-nuts-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall 23V283000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V283000).
Loose lug nuts on the driver's side wheels can cause the wheel to detach while driving. This detachment could lead to a crash, as the vehicle would lose a critical safety component.
Owners of 2023 Ford Bronco vehicles with driver-side wheels that may have loose lug nuts are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if the wheels detach while driving.
Check if your 2023 Ford Bronco has driver-side wheels with potentially loose lug nuts. The recall was announced in May 2023 for vehicles with this issue.
Do not drive your vehicle until Ford dealers complete the inspection and retightening of the lug nuts.
Call Ford at 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the remedy.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, retighten the lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S17.
The recall is for 2023 Ford Bronco vehicles where driver-side lug nuts may have been improperly tightened, risking wheel detachment while driving.
Your vehicle is affected if it's a 2023 Ford Bronco with driver-side wheels that may have loose lug nuts, as notified by Ford in May 2023.
Stop driving until Ford dealers inspect and retighten the lug nuts for free. Contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule the fix.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V283000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 23V283000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, retighten the lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S17. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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