23B52 – Incorrect Lug Wrench – 2023 Ford F-250-F-600

NHTSA ID Number: 10243419

Manufacturer Communication Number: 23B52

Summary

Certain 2023 Model Year F-250 – F-600 Single Rear Wheel (SRW) Series Vehicles – Incorrect Lug Wrench

 


September 18, 2023

Customer Satisfaction Program 23B52
Certain 2023 Model Year F-250 – F-600 Single Rear Wheel (SRW) Series Vehicles
Incorrect Lug Wrench

 

PROGRAM TERMS 

This program will be in effect through September 30, 2024. There is no mileage limit for this program.

 

URGENCY / EXPIRATION DATE

This Customer Satisfaction Program has an expiration date of September 30, 2024, to encourage dealers and customers to have this service performed as soon as possible.

We recommend dealers utilize their FSA VIN Lists’ names and address to contact customers with affected vehicles. FSA VIN Lists are expected to be available September 18, 2023.

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Vehicle Model Year Assembly Plant Build Dates
F-250 – F-6002023Kentucky Truck PlantMarch 16, 2022 through June 2, 2023

US population of affected vehicles: 44,699 Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists.

Note: Some vehicles may be in the process of being repaired at the plant. Monitor OASIS before opening an RO and/or beginning a repair. Parts purchased for an FSA can be returned for credit if required. See the EXCESS STOCK RETURN details in Labor Allowances and Parts Ordering Information for more information.

 

REASON FOR THIS PROGRAM

In some of the affected vehicles, the provided tool kit lug wrench may not engage the standard lug nut.

 

SERVICE ACTION

Dealers are to remove and replace the lug wrench from the tool kit. This service must be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner.

To assist vehicle owners to have this repair completed when parts are available, dealers should:

  • Arrange for a mobile repair at the owner’s location, or:
    • Arrange to pick up the owner’s vehicle and drive it to the dealership for repairs
  • Re-deliver the owner’s vehicle after repairs have been completed.

 

OWNER NOTIFICATION AND MAILING SCHEDULE

Owner letters are expected to be mailed the week of September 25, 2023. Dealers should repair any affected vehicles that arrive at their dealerships, whether or not the customer has received a letter.

 

MOBILE SERVICE REPAIR ASSESSMENT LEVEL

  • All repairs in this program have the following assessment level.
  • – Light Mobile Service

 

MOBILE REPAIR RECOMMENDATIONS

  • Confirm with the customer a mobile repair is feasible.
  • Check OASIS before going to the customer’s home or business to confirm if any other outstanding FSA needs to be completed.
  • Transportation – due to the simplicity of this repair, a specialty vehicle is not required.

 

MOBILE REPAIR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please ensure the technician brings the following to the mobile repair destination:

  • Printed Technical Instructions
  • Printed Repair/Work Order or any other necessary documentation as customer copy(s) o Documents could also be emailed to the customer.
  • Shirt/uniform and vehicle graphic with the dealership or FordeBay logo logos are recommended.

 

SOLD VEHICLES

  • Owners of affected vehicles will be directed to dealers for repairs.
  • Immediately contact any of your affected customers whose vehicles are not on your VIN list but are identified in OASIS. Give the customer a copy of the Owner Notification Letter (when available) and schedule a service date.
  • Correct other affected vehicles identified in OASIS which are brought to your dealership.
  • Dealers are to prioritize repairs of customer vehicles over repairs of new and used vehicle inventory.

 

STOCK VEHICLES

  • Correct all affected units in your new vehicle inventory before delivery.
  • Use OASIS to identify any affected vehicles in your used vehicle inventory.

 

BRANDED / SALVAGED TITLE VEHICLES

Affected branded / salvaged title vehicles are eligible for this service action.

 

OWNER REFUNDS

  • FordeBay logo Motor Company is offering a refund for owner-paid repairs covered by this program if the repair was performed before the date of the Owner Notification Letter. This refund offer expires September 30, 2023.
  • Dealers are also pre-approved to refund owner-paid emergency repairs that were performed away from an authorized servicing dealer after the date of the Owner Notification Letter. Noncovered repairs, or those judged by FordeBay logo to be excessive, will not be reimbursed.
  • Refunds will only be provided for the cost associated with providing customers with a lug wrench.

 

RENTAL VEHICLES 

Rental vehicles are not approved for this program.

 

PARTS REQUIREMENTS

Part Number  Description Order Quantity
HC3Z-17032-ALug Wrench1

 


CERTAIN 2023 MODEL YEAR SUPER DUTY VEHICLES — LUG WRENCH REPLACEMENT

SERVICE PROCEDURE

This procedure is different from the Workshop Manual (WSM). Follow Technical Instructions carefully.

NOTE: The rear seat cushion must be unlocked to perform this step if the vehicle had rear under seat storage.

1. Raise the rear Left Hand (LH) seat cushion. See Figure 1.

 

2. Remove the tire service kit retainer and the tire service kit from the mounting stud. See Figure 2.

 

3. Open the tire service kit flap. See Figure 3.

 

4. Remove and discard the tire service kit lug wrench. See Figure 4.

 

5. Install the new lug wrench by reversing the removal procedure. This completes the FSA.

NOTE: The tire service kit’s felt bag flap should be in the same orientation as shown in Figure 2.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Federal law prohibits selling motor vehicle parts or components that are under safety, compliance, or emissions recall. Unless a part is requested to be returned to FordeBay logo, all parts replaced under this FSA must be scrapped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal environmental protection and hazardous material regulations. Refer to the Parts Retention, Return, & Scrapping section of the FSA dealer bulletin for further information.

 


5 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
FORDeBay logoF-250 SD2023
FORDeBay logoF-350 SD2023
FORDeBay logoF-450 SD2023
FORDeBay logoF-550 SD2023
FORDeBay logoF-600 SD2023

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

September 18, 2023
Customer Satisfaction Program 23B52

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10243419

MC-10243419-0001.pdf 1344.962KB

 


 

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