Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #15E014000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15E014000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting motorcraft stg-454 service replacement steering gears manufactured july 1, 2014, to october 17, 2014 Includes 1,608 affected units, Improper Fit of Replacement Steering Gears, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmotorcraft stg-454 service replacement steering gears manufactured july 1, 2014, to october 17, 2014
Defect Summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain motorcraft stg-454 service replacement steering gears manufactured july 1, 2014, to october 17, 2014. these steering gears are for use on 2008-2010 model year f-250 and f-350 vehicles equipped with 6.4l diesel engines. the affected steering gears may not install properly, and as a result, there may be insufficient clamp load on the joints which may cause the steering gear retention bolts to fracture.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a spacer between the steering gear and the vehicle frame rail to ensure adequate clamp load on the joints, free of charge. The interim notices were mailed on april 22, 2015. a second notice will be mailed to owners when parts become available. a remedy began on july 13, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s08.