Is the 2009 FORD Ranger safe to drive?

The 2009 FORD Ranger has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 09V040000

High Priority Plain English 2009-02-03

What This Recall Means

Component

SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE

What Happened

Your vehicle's front wheel spindle may not have been made correctly, which could cause it to break over time.

Risk if Unfixed

If the spindle breaks, your wheel could come loose and increase the risk of an accident.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will replace the front spindle at no cost to you.

Affected Vehicles

2009 FORD Ranger

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #09V040000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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