MOTORCRAFT STEERING GEAR STG-454
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Ford is recalling certain Motorcraft STG-454 steering gears manufactured between July 1, 2014, and October 17, 2014, that were installed as service replacements on 2008-2010 Ford F-250 and F-350 vehicles with 6.4L diesel engines. These steering gears may not install properly, resulting in insufficient clamp load on the joints, which can cause the steering gear retention bolts to fracture and lead to a loss of steering control and increased crash risk.
Ford will fix this problem by having dealers install a spacer between the steering gear and vehicle frame rail at no charge to owners. An interim notice was mailed on April 22, 2015, and a second notice will be mailed when parts become available. According to the record, affected consumers should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (recall number 15S08) to arrange the repair.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Steering gear retention bolt fractures may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
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.
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.
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.