NHTSASTEERING
Ford Motor Company - Steering Column Assembled with Incorrect Bolt
Published: August 9, 2024Recall ID: 24V591000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Steering Column Assembled with Incorrect Bolt
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Steering Column Assembled with Incorrect Bolt |
| Nhtsa id | 24V591000 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V591000 |
| 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. 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. |
| Completion rate | 87.12 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the steering column intermediate shaft bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 14, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S48. |
| Consequence summary | A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 24S48 |
| Potentially affected | 1902 |
| Report received date | 2024-08-09T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |