2022 Ford Transit Label Recall (22V384)
Ford Motor Company · 5,247 vehicles · Reported May 27, 2022
Ford Motor Company is recalling 5,247 2023 Ford E-150; 2023 Ford E-250; 2022 Ford F-250 SD; 2022 Ford F-350 SD; 2022 Ford F-450 SD; 2022 Ford Transit vehicles. In addition, certain 2016 E-Series, 2017 and 2019 F-450, 2021 F-350, and 2021 Transit vehicles that received a reprinted label are also included in this recall. The Safety Certification Labels are missing the tire size, rim type, and tire pressure values for both the front and rear axles. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 110, "Tire Selection and Rim", and 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars." Missing tire information could lead to an incorrect tire or rim being installed, or incorrect tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V384 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V384000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 22C09 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | May 27, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2023 Ford E-150; 2023 Ford E-250; 2022 Ford F-250 SD; 2022 Ford F-350 SD; 2022 Ford F-450 SD; 2022 Ford Transit |
| Units affected | 5,247 |
| Component | Equipment > Other > Labels |
| Safety risk | Missing tire information could lead to an incorrect tire or rim being installed, or incorrect tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022 Ford Transit in recall 22V384?
In addition, certain 2016 E-Series, 2017 and 2019 F-450, 2021 F-350, and 2021 Transit vehicles that received a reprinted label are also included in this recall.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F600, and 2023 E-Series vehicles. In addition, certain 2016 E-Series, 2017 and 2019 F-450, 2021 F-350, and 2021 Transit vehicles that received a reprinted label are also included in this recall. The Safety Certification Labels are missing the tire size, rim type, and tire pressure values for both the front and rear axles. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 110, "Tire Selection and Rim", and 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."
Is it safe to drive a 2022 Transit with recall 22V384?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Missing tire information could lead to an incorrect tire or rim being installed, or incorrect tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Missing tire information could lead to an incorrect tire or rim being installed, or incorrect tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the labels.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V384?
Recall 22V384 covers 5,247 vehicles: 2023 Ford E-150; 2023 Ford E-250; 2022 Ford F-250 SD; 2022 Ford F-350 SD; 2022 Ford F-450 SD; 2022 Ford Transit.
NHTSA lists 5,247 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Ford | E-150 |
| 2023 | Ford | E-250 |
| 2022 | Ford | F-250 SD |
| 2022 | Ford | F-350 SD |
| 2022 | Ford | F-450 SD |
| 2022 | Ford | Transit |
What is the fix for the Transit label recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the Safety Certification Label, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the Safety Certification Label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C09.
When was recall 22V384 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 22V384 to NHTSA on May 27, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as July 6, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| May 27, 2022 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V384000. |
| July 6, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 52 months ago. If your Transit was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Transit is part of recall 22V384?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V384 is open on your Transit, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 22V384000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Transit owners do about recall 22V384?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V384000 applies to your Transit.
- Call a Ford dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any labels symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Transit owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 296 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 37 of them about the other equipment.
Since recall 22V384 was reported on May 27, 2022, owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the other equipment on these vehicles. 3 of them (8%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the other equipment and were received on or after May 27, 2022, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related other equipment issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 296 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 37 of them involve the other equipment. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2022 Ford F-250 SD: 123 complaints in total, 16 about the other equipment
- 2022 Ford F-350 SD: 111 complaints in total, 13 about the other equipment
- 2022 Ford Transit: 38 complaints in total, 5 about the other equipment
- 2022 Ford F-450 SD: 24 complaints in total, 3 about the other equipment
- 2023 Ford E-250: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the other equipment
- 2023 Ford E-150: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the other equipment
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
The component of issue is the rear drivers side FOX shock added by Tuscany Motor Co, majority owned by Fox Factory. This component collides with the rear brake fluid line causing excessive wear. Eventual failure of this line could potentially cause brake failure leading to a major road hazard.
2022 Ford F-250 SD owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11642651, filed February 13, 2025
Power fold mirrors do not fold in or out as designed. Mirrors do not completely fold out causing safety issue when a need to change lanes. Issue appears to occur when ambient outdoor temperature is above 85 degrees and/or when the sun heats mirrors.
2022 Ford F-250 SD owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11669370, filed June 26, 2025
Rear view camera does not always display, either black screen with distorted view lines or complete blue screen.
2022 Ford F-250 SD owner, ME, NHTSA complaint 11678677, filed August 6, 2025
Can recall 22V384 make my Transit a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
What matters for a lemon law claim is not the recall label but whether the defect substantially impairs the 2022 Ford Transit and whether the dealer can fix it in a reasonable number of tries.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022 Ford Transit has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 22V384
Did the recall 22V384 fix work?
Since recall 22V384 was reported on May 27, 2022, owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the other equipment on these vehicles. 3 of them (8%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed July 6, 2022.
Is the 22V384000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Transit is part of recall 22V384000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V384000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Ford. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.