NHTSA-Equipment2015-03-03
Ford Motor Company — Improper Fit of Replacement Steering Gears
Ford Motor Company
Hazard
Steering gear retention bolt fractures may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a spacer between the steering gear and the vehicle frame rail to ensure adequate clamp load on the joints, free of charge. The interim notices were mailed on April 22, 2015. A second notice will be mailed to owners when parts become available. A remedy began on July 13, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S08.
Affected count
1608
Products
Improper Fit of Replacement Steering Gears
Official notice
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15E014000Don't want to check this manually?
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