NHTSASTEERING
Ford Motor Company - Loss of Power Steering Assist
Published: July 19, 2024Recall ID: 24V542000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Loss of Power Steering Assist
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loss of Power Steering Assist |
| Nhtsa id | 24V542000 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V542000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 66.14 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 24S46 |
| Potentially affected | 1902 |
| Report received date | 2024-07-19T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |