NHTSA recall 21V-407: Steering

Ford Motor Company · Reported May 29, 2021 · 1 affected model year

Steering recall

Do not drive21V-407
May 29, 2021 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The steering gear may have internal damage, which could result in difficulty steering, or the inability to rotate the steering wheel while driving.
Safety risk
Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until the repair is complete. Vehicles will be towed in for service, and dealers will remove and replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S28.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V407000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateMay 29, 2021
ComponentSteering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion)
Fixed over the airNo

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.nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2021 Ford F-15029 recalls total

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