FORD F150 2015: STEERING
| Make : FORD | Model : F150 | Year : 2015 |
| Build Dates : 2015-03-19 - 2015-03-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V279000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2015-05-22 | Date Received by ODI: 2015-05-12 | Date Added to Database: 2015-05-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15S17 | ||
| Component: STEERING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 8963 | ||
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Summary:
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured March 19, 2015, to March 30, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with a steering upper intermediate shaft that was improperly riveted. |
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Consequence:
If the intermediate shaft was improperly riveted, it could separate from the intermediate shaft flex coupling, resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. |
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Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the intermediate shaft and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S17. |
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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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