NHTSA recall 23V-847: Steering

Ford Motor Company · Reported December 15, 2023 · 2 affected model years

Steering recall

23V-847
December 15, 2023 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 and Ford SD F250, F350, F450, F550, and F600 vehicles. The steering wheel clock spring may have an insufficient weld, causing a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.
Safety risk
A deactivated air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the clock spring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number23V847000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateDecember 15, 2023
ComponentSteering:Column
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

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