Recalls for your OEM Parts Ford Service Steering Gear

Recalls for OEM Parts Ford Service Steering Gear

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DEFECT #1 - STEERING


Posted on: 2014-01-13
Description
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain replacement steering gears installed on model year 2011-2012 explorers as service parts in september 2013 and january 2014.  The affected gears may lock, preventing the driver from being able to steer the vehicle.

Consequence
The inability to steer the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the suspect steering gears with new steering gears, free of charge.  The recall began on january 29, 2014.  Customers may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.  Ford's number for this recall is 13s14.

Notes
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.