FORD F150 2014: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
| Make : FORD | Model : F150 | Year : 2014 |
| Build Dates : 2014-05-26 - 2014-06-19 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V316000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2014-07-03 | Date Received by ODI: 2014-06-12 | Date Added to Database: 2014-06-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14S09 | ||
| Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4647 | ||
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Summary:
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured May 26, 2014 to June 19, 2014, and equipped with Electronic Power Assist Steering "EPAS". The affected vehicles may have an incorrectly installed EPAS gear motor position sensor magnet that can lead to a total loss of steering control while driving. |
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Consequence:
A loss of steering control while driving increases the risk of a vehicle crash. |
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Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPAS steering gear, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been remedied. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S09. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V 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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