2023–2024 Ford Transit: Steering recall
NHTSA campaign 24V542000 · 1,902 units potentially affected · filed Jul 19, 2024
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles equipped with a Transit Trail package. The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) ground eyelet joint may experience corrosion, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.
Why it matters
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install a new EPAS ground pigtail kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S46.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V542000
- Manufacturer no.
- 24S46
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Component
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Units affected
- 1,902
- Report received
- Jul 19, 2024
- Owner letters
- Jan 10, 2025
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Transit 2023, 2024