NHTSA Recall # | 126424 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V530000 |
MFG Compaign # | 17S23 |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | TAURUS |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | STEERING |
Date of notification | 13/09/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 07/05/17 |
End date of manufacturing | 08/05/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 28/08/17 |
Report created | 30/08/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 253 |
Defect summary | Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2017 explorer, taurus and police interceptor utility and sedan vehicles. The steering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode, allowing the heat shield to detach. |
Consequence summary | If the heat shield detaches, the steering gear may overheat, increasing the steering effort required by the driver, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Ford will notify owners, and dealers to inspect and replace the heat shield fasteners as needed, free of charge. The recall began on september 13, 2017. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17s23. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |