Vehicle recall 12V009000 · January 12, 2012
2011 Ford F-650 SD
The bolts attaching the steering arm to the steering knuckle were not properly tightened.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 F-650 trucks, manufactured from February 2, 2011, through February 17, 2011, and equipped with a meritor MFS08 front steer axle. The bolts attaching the steering arm to the steering knuckle were not properly tightened. This condition can result in the steering arm loosening or separating.
- Consequence
- Loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and steering knuckle, and repair the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 20, 2012. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
- Notes
- Ford safety recall number is 11S26.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V009000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 12, 2012
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 11S26
- Owner notification
- January 20, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 36
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford F-650 SD (2011): 2011
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