Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 F-150 vehicles. The steering gear assembly may have been assembled with an incorrect rack, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Safety Risk
A fractured steering gear can cause the steering to bind or lock, resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 19, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S04.
On certain vehicles, the upper universal joint on the intermediate steering shaft may not have been manufactured properly and could break. As a result, the steering shaft could separate from the universal joint and cause a loss of steering.
Safety Risk
A loss of steering could create the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the intermediate steering shaft.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles. Due to cracks developed during the manufacturing process, the steering intermediate shaft assembly may fracture and possibly result in the shaft detaching from the steering column.
Safety Risk
A steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24TB13/24TA13.
On certain vehicles, the nuts for the ball joints that connect the front upper control arms to the steering knuckles may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the upper control arm could separate from the knuckle. If this happens, there could be a loss of steering control.
Safety Risk
A loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect for loose and/or missing nut(s). If any loose or missing nuts are found, the dealer will replace the ball joint(s) and steering knuckle(s).
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
Safety Risk
Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
On certain vehicles, the steering gearbox may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, there could be a sudden change in steering feel and an increase in steering effort.
Safety Risk
A sudden change in steering effort could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to add grease to the steering gearbox and replace the electronic power steering spring.
On certain vehicles, the double universal joint on the steering shaft may become damaged during certain steering maneuvers. As a result, there could be a sudden change in steering feel and an increase in steering effort.
Safety Risk
A sudden change in steering effort could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the double universal joint on the steering shaft.
On certain vehicles, the ball studs on the tie rod(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the stud could fail and cause a loss of steering control.
Note: This recall only affects certain Super Duty incomplete vehicles.
Safety Risk
A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify the owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the tie rod(s).
On certain vehicles, a sensor in the steering gear may not have been calibrated properly. As a result, the steering wheel could suddenly turn from side to side by itself while turning. If this happens, there could be a loss of steering control.
Safety Risk
A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the power steering control module (PSCM) software.
On certain trucks, the steering gear may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, power steering fluid could leak and cause a loss of power steering assist.
Note: For the VNR model, this recall affects both VNR and VNRe models.
Safety Risk
A loss of power steering assist can cause a sudden increase in steering effort and create the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo Trucks will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering gear.
On certain vehicles, the wrong bolt may have been used to attach the lower steering shaft to the steering gear. As a result, the connection could loosen and cause a loss of steering control.
Safety Risk
A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the lower steering shaft bolt.
On certain vehicles, the motor driven power steering (MDPS) wiring harness may have been routed incorrectly. As a result, the wiring could become damaged by contact with the steering shaft. If this happens, there could be a reduction or loss of power steering assist.
Safety Risk
A loss of power steering assist can cause an increase in steering effort, especially at low speeds, and create the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, re-route the MDPS wiring harness. If damage is found, the wiring harness will be repaired or replaced as necessary.
On certain vehicles, the steering gearbox may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the inner joint may loosen and detach from the steering rack, causing a loss of steering control.
Safety Risk
A loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering gearbox assembly.
On certain vehicles, the steering knuckle(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the ball joint(s) may not have been installed correctly in the steering knuckle(s). If this happens, the ball joint(s) could separate from the knuckle and cause a loss of vehicle control.
Safety Risk
A ball joint that separates could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the steering knuckle(s).
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Odyssey and 2024 Acura RDX vehicles. The steering gear box assembly may not have been tightened properly, allowing water to enter the assembly and cause corrosion and binding gears.
Safety Risk
Corroded and binding steering gears can result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are LHU and FHT.
On certain vehicles, water could enter the steering gearbox assembly and cause the gears to corrode and stick together. If this happens, there could be a loss of steering control.
Safety Risk
A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the electric power steering rack.
On certain vehicles, the power steering pressure line may not be properly connected to the brake booster. As a result, power steering fluid could leak and cause a loss of power steering and power brake assist.
Note: Vehicles that were inspected under recall 22S08 (Transport Canada recall 2022-073) also require this repair. This recall only affects certain E-series incomplete vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels.
Safety Risk
A loss of power brakes can cause a potential sudden increase in brake pedal force and lead to an increase in stopping distance. A loss of power steering assist can cause a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low speeds. Both could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the power steering pressure line and the brake booster line.
On certain motorcycles, the strap securing an electronic module could fail. As a result, the module could become loose and interfere with the steering. If this happens, there could be a loss of steering control.
Safety Risk
A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.
Remedy
CFMOTO will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, secure the electronic module with additional fasteners. CFMOTO advises not to use your motorcycle until the recall repairs are completed.
