NHTSA recall 14V-316 (14V316000)
steering recall reported June 12, 2014 - about 4,647 vehicles affected.
NHTSA marks this campaign DO NOT DRIVE.
Stop driving the vehicle until the recall repair is done. Contact your dealer immediately; the repair is free.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V316000
- Also written as
- 14V-316
- Manufacturer number
- 14S09
- Reported
- June 12, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~4,647
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured May 26, 2014 to June 19, 2014, and equipped with Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS). The affected vehicles may have an incorrectly installed EPAS gear motor position sensor magnet that can lead to a total loss of steering control while driving.
Why it is dangerous
A loss of steering control while driving increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPAS steering gear, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been remedied. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S09.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-316 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.