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NHTSARecalled May 12, 2015 · #15V279000

Steering Intermediate Shaft may Separate

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
  • Steering Intermediate Shaft may Separate
  • 2015 Ford F-150
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
2015 Ford
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice