NHTSA recall 24V-542: Steering

Ford Motor Company · Reported July 19, 2024 · 2 affected model years

Steering recall

24V-542
July 19, 2024 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
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.
Safety risk
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new EPAS ground pigtail kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S46.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number24V542000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateJuly 19, 2024
ComponentSteering:Electric Power Assist System
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.safercar.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2024 Ford Transit10 recalls total2023 Ford Transit19 recalls total

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