Steering:column

NHTSA campaign 23V344000 · announced May 12, 2023 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 19 units affected

The problem

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. The steering column upper shaft bolts may be missing or improperly tightened, resulting in possible separation of the steering column from the adjoining components.

The risk

A disconnected steering column can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and tighten the steering column upper shaft coupler bolts, or install any missing bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 1, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S22.

Notes

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2023 Ford F-250 Sd
• 2023 Ford F-350 Sd
• 2023 Ford F-450 Sd

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.