2023-2024 Ford Transit Tire Recall (24V226)
Ford Motor Company · 1,902 vehicles · Reported March 22, 2024
Ford Motor Company is recalling 1,902 2023-2024 Ford Transit vehicles. The tires may contact the front wheel arch liner and body flange, causing damage to the tires. Damaged tires may experience a sudden loss of air pressure or tread separation, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V226 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V226000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 24S21 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | March 22, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2023-2024 Ford Transit |
| Units affected | 1,902 |
| Component | Tires |
| Safety risk | Damaged tires may experience a sudden loss of air pressure or tread separation, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2023-2024 Ford Transit in recall 24V226?
The tires may contact the front wheel arch liner and body flange, causing damage to the tires.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles equipped with the Transit Trail package. The tires may contact the front wheel arch liner and body flange, causing damage to the tires.
Is it safe to drive a 2023-2024 Transit with recall 24V226?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Damaged tires may experience a sudden loss of air pressure or tread separation, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Damaged tires may experience a sudden loss of air pressure or tread separation, causing a loss of vehicle control and 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 tires.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V226?
Recall 24V226 covers 1,902 vehicles: 2023-2024 Ford Transit.
NHTSA lists 1,902 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | Ford | Transit |
What is the fix for the Transit tire recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the tires, tire placard, and certification label, and also recalibrate the vehicle, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the tires, tire placard, and certification label, and also recalibrate the vehicle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S21.
When was recall 24V226 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 24V226 to NHTSA on March 22, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| March 22, 2024 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V226000. |
| March 26, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 30 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 24V226?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V226 is open on your Transit, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2023-2024 Transit vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Transit owners do about recall 24V226?
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 24V226000 applies to your Transit.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Ford dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any tires 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 problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Transit owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 15 of them about the suspension, wheels and tires.
Since recall 24V226 was reported on March 22, 2024, owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the suspension, wheels and tires on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) 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 suspension, wheels and tires and were received on or after March 22, 2024, 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 suspension, wheels and tires issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 84 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 15 of them involve the suspension, wheels and tires. 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.
- 2023 Ford Transit: 56 complaints in total, 7 about the suspension, wheels and tires
- 2024 Ford Transit: 28 complaints in total, 8 about the suspension, wheels and tires
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
The rear axle snapped and rear tire separated and rolled behind vehicle on the expressway causing the potential for injury/fatalities to our driver and surrounding passenger vehicles by recall 24S05. At no point did we receive communication from Ford that the vehicle should not be operated.
2024 Ford Transit owner, IL, NHTSA complaint 11735071, filed May 1, 2026
See the attached video..the car was not serviced before..this the assembly factory negligence..
2024 Ford Transit owner, WV, NHTSA complaint 11700147, filed November 18, 2025
We are now 3 months into Ford recall 24S21/24V226 for the Transit Trail. No communication has been received beyond the initial notice in March and no timeline has been given.
2024 Ford Transit owner, IN, NHTSA complaint 11597370, filed June 28, 2024
Can recall 24V226 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.
Recall 24V226000 does not automatically make your Transit a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
If a suspension or wheel problem on the 2023-2024 Ford Transit returns after the recall work, keep the repair orders. Repeat visits for the same defect are what California's lemon law looks at.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2023-2024 Ford Transit has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
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 24V226
Did the recall 24V226 fix work?
Since recall 24V226 was reported on March 22, 2024, owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the suspension, wheels and tires on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) 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.
Is the 24V226000 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 24V226000?
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.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
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 24V226000 (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.