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NHTSA campaign 23V283000 · Ford campaign 23S17

Ford Recall 23V-283: Improperly Tightened Wheel Lug Nuts

  • Do not drive

Owners are advised not to drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done.

NHTSA recall 23V283000 (Ford campaign 23S17) was reported by Ford Motor Company on April 20, 2023, with 1,434 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Ford Bronco and Ford Ranger for the 2023 model year. Owners were notified on May 2, 2023, per NHTSA.

Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files

Is my vehicle included?

This page lists, by model year, the vehicles NHTSA's recall record names for campaign 23V283000 in the model years try.vin imports (1995 and later); NHTSA's own record can list more. A model year on the list doesn't mean every vehicle of that year is included, and some may already have been repaired.

To see whether a specific vehicle is included and still needs the repair, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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Key facts

NHTSA campaign
23V283000 (also written 23V-283 or 23V283)
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Ford campaign number
23S17
Report received
Potentially affected
1,434 vehicles (per NHTSA)
Component
Wheels — Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
Owners notified

Repair completion: 92.4% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)

NHTSA cautions against comparing completion rates across recalls or manufacturers. How try.vin reads them.

Vehicles listed for this recall

NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 23V283000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.

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NHTSA's recall notice

As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 23V283000.

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The lug nuts on the driver's side wheels may have been improperly tightened.

Safety consequence

Loose lug nuts may result in wheel detachment while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Sources

Official NHTSA notice for recall 23V283000

Campaign details come from NHTSA's recall files, which try.vin imports once a day. The plain-language subject and the completion rate come from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Recalls Data dataset. How try.vin reads recall data.