It's got to be a safety-related issue for NHSTA to care. At this point, it's hard to argue that it is a safety defect.
From NHSTA: "Generally, a safety defect is a problem that poses a risk to motor vehicle safety, and may exist in a group of vehicles or equipment of the same design and/or...
My 2021 Bronco Sport Badlands, just over 3 years old and 24,000 miles, has the RDU shudder. Dealer says it needs the work prescribed in TSB 24-2185 at $553.14 + tax. Dealer says the TSB work is not covered under the drivetrain warranty.
I called Ford Customer Service and they confirmed that...