2023 Ford Bronco & Ford Ranger Wheels Recall 23V283000 (Ford 23S17)

NHTSA recall 23V283000 (Ford recall 23S17) covers about 1,434 2023 Ford Bronco & Ford Ranger vehicles (wheels), filed with NHTSA Apr 20, 2023. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done.

Source: NHTSA campaign 23V283000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

Do not drive: NHTSA safety advisory

NHTSA lists a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign. Owners should not drive affected vehicles until the recall repair is done.

1,434
vehicles affected (potential)
2023
model years
Apr 20, 2023
filed with NHTSA
Do not drive
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Wheels (lugs/nuts/bolts/studs)

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.

The risk

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

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists May 2, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Ford recall number 23S17

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V283000 as 23S17. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "23S17 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ford Bronco2023All Bronco recalls
Ford Ranger2023All Ranger recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Apr 20, 2023
Owner notification
May 2, 2023
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 23V283000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 23V283000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V283000 or 23S17). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 23V283000?

NHTSA recall 23V283000 (Ford recall 23S17) covers about 1,434 2023 Ford Bronco & Ford Ranger vehicles (wheels), filed with NHTSA Apr 20, 2023. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done. It covers certain 2023 Bronco and Ranger vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V283000?

No. NHTSA's record for 23V283000 carries a do-not-drive advisory: owners should not drive the vehicle until the recall repair is done. Contact a Ford dealer to arrange the repair.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V283000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 23V283000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed." NHTSA lists May 2, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ford recall number for 23V283000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 23S17. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (23S17) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V283000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 23V283000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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