NHTSA recall 15V-279 (15V279000)
steering recall reported May 12, 2015 - about 8,963 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V279000
- Also written as
- 15V-279
- Manufacturer number
- 15S17
- Reported
- May 12, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~8,963
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-279 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.