Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V155000 Reported March 8, 2023

Steering wheel may lock-up while driving

Q: What is recall 23V155000?

NHTSA recall 23V155000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on March 8, 2023. It addresses: Steering wheel may lock-up while driving. The recall affects approximately 343 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Ford Motor Company · N/A · 343 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

23V155000

Manufacturer Campaign

23S09

Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

343

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 8, 2023

Completion Rate

95.63

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 bronco wildtrak and 2022 bronco raptor vehicles. internal damage to the steering gear may require increased steering effort or cause the steering wheel to lock-up.

Safety Consequence

A steering wheel that locks-up can result in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed march 31, 2023. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 23s09.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 23V155000 or campaign 23S09.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 23V155000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 23V155000?

NHTSA recall 23V155000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on March 8, 2023. It addresses: Steering wheel may lock-up while driving. The recall affects approximately 343 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V155000 or the manufacturer campaign number 23S09. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.