FORD — recall

Automotive · United States · 2024-07-19

Ford Transit vehicles with Transit Trail package, EPAS gear motor may short circuit

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-07-19
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Models affected	TRANSIT
Model year	2023-2024
Units affected	1902
Defect	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles equipped with a Transit Trail package. The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) ground eyelet joint may experience corrosion, which can result in a loss of power steering assist._x000D_ A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Component	STEERING
Remedy	Dealers will install a new EPAS ground pigtail kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S46.
Recall number	24V542000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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