Ford Motor is recalling more than 103,000 F-150 pickup trucks over an issue with the vehicles' axle hub bolts that can cause the vehicle to roll away when the parking brake is not applied or cause a loss of driver power.

"Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash," the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in its recall notice on Tuesday.

A Ford spokesperson told CBS MoneyWatch that it is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Axle hub bolts keep wheel hubs attached to the vehicle's axle, which is the rod or shaft that connects a vehicle's wheels to the drivetrain and supports its weight.

The regulatory agency, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, said that the rear axle hub bolt may "fatigue and break," which could

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