Robert Bosch, Llc | NHTSA Recall #18E024000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18E024000 by Robert Bosch, Llc. Includes 557,722 affected units, Loss of Power Steering Assist Due to Corrosion, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Robert bosch automotive steering (bosch) has submitted a defect information report based upon decisions by ford motor company and tesla, inc. To conduct recalls (no. 15v250 and no. 18v204, respectively) to replace the aluminum mounting bolts in bosch-supplied electric power steering (eps) systems that can corrode after exposure to certain driving environments such as road salt.

Corrective Action

Bosch is working with the affected vehicle manufacturers. dealers for those manufacturers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and add a corrosion-preventative sealer, free of charge. ford owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s14. tesla owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. tesla's number for this recall is sb-18-32-002.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18E024000
Manufacturer: Robert Bosch, Llc
Report Received Date: 2018-04-19T00:00:00
Subject: Loss of power steering assist due to corrosion
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 557,722

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Robert bosch automotive steering (bosch) has submitted a defect information report based upon decisions by ford motor company and tesla, inc. To conduct recalls (no. 15v250 and no. 18v204, respectively) to replace the aluminum mounting bolts in bosch-supplied electric power steering (eps) systems that can corrode after exposure to certain driving environments such as road salt.
Consequence Summary: If the aluminum bolts corrode, they may fracture, allowing the steering gear motor to detach and cause a reduction or loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Bosch is working with the affected vehicle manufacturers. dealers for those manufacturers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and add a corrosion-preventative sealer, free of charge. ford owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s14. tesla owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. tesla's number for this recall is sb-18-32-002.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ae98~ue2m_bscs
NHTSA ID: 18E024000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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