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March 11, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V145000
Improperly Installed Steering Shaft Bolt
Separation of the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear box can result in the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V145
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 72
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-59 vehicles. The bolt that secures the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear box may be improperly tightened, which could result in separation of the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear box.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the intermediate shaft bolt, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 22S13.
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.nhtsa.gov.