FORD — recall

Automotive · United States · 2024-08-09

Ford Transit vehicles have an improperly secured steering column shaft

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-08-09
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. The steering column intermediate shaft may have been secured to the steering gear pinion shaft with an incorrect bolt, which can result in the separation of steering components and cause a loss of steering control._x000D_ A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Component	STEERING
Remedy	Dealers will replace the steering column intermediate shaft bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 9, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S48.
Recall number	24V591000
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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