EXPLORER UNSPECIFIED 2012: STEERING
| Make : EXPLORER | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 2012 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14E001000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2014-01-29 | Date Received by ODI: 2014-01-06 | Date Added to Database: 2014-01-13 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 13S14 | ||
| Component: STEERING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 300 | ||
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Summary:
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain replacement steering gears installed on model year 2011-2012 Explorers as service parts in September 2013 and January 2014. The affected gears may lock, preventing the driver from being able to steer the vehicle. |
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Consequence:
The inability to steer the vehicle increases the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the suspect steering gears with new steering gears, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2014. Customers may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 13S14. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | E Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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.safercar.gov. |
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