NHTSA Campaign Id 24V591000; Date: Aug. 9, 2024
a loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
2023 Ford Transit; 2024 Ford Transit
Component: Steering:column
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 1,902
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.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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