NHTSA recall 24V542000
Steering › Electric power assist system
Ford Transit
Reported Jul 19, 20241,902 vehicles affectedFord Motor CompanyMaker’s number 24S46Built Mar 15, 2022 – Mar 6, 2024
The defect
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.
The risk
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.