Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 vehicles. An assembly issue with the worm gear in the steering system may result in a sudden loss of power steering assist.
Safety Risk
Loss of power steering assist while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the spring engaging the worm gear and reapply grease to the gear teeth, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6524A.
On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the steering gear. 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
Mazda will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the spring engaging the worm gear in the steering gear assembly and reapply grease to the gear teeth.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling one 2020 VNL truck. The steering gear assembly may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.
Safety Risk
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
A dealer will inspect and replace the defective gears as necessary, free of charge. An owner notification letter was mailed February 7, 2024. The owner may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2316.
On a small number of electric motorcycles, the steering shaft may not be strong enough. Under certain conditions (like hitting a curb or a large pothole), the steering shaft could break and cause a loss of steering control.
Safety Risk
A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Cake advises not to drive your motorcycle until the recall repairs are completed. Cake will notify owners by mail and advise you to contact the company to arrange for the steering shaft to be replaced.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 2 Series Coupe (230i), 330i, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i vehicles. The steering gear may not have been tightened properly, which can allow it to loosen.
Safety Risk
A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 11, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
On certain vehicles, the steering gear may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the steering gear could fail and cause a loss of steering control.
Safety Risk
A loss of steering control could create 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 steering gear.
On certain vehicles, the incorrect steering gear box assembly may have been installed during a repair. As a result, the tires could become damaged by contact with the chassis and fail.
Safety Risk
A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the 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 gear box assembly. The dealer will also inspect the tires for damage and replace them, as necessary.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024 VNL, VHD, and VNR trucks. The fastener that connects two steering components, the pitman arm and draglink, may be loose, which can cause the connection to fail and result in a loss of steering control.
Safety Risk
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the castle nuts and install new cotter pins, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 4, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2311.
On certain trucks, the castle nut connecting the steering arm to the drag link may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the nut could loosen and separate, causing a loss of steering control.
Safety Risk
A loss of steering control could 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 re-tighten the castle nut.
On certain vehicles, the left and/or right tie rod(s) may not be strong enough. Under certain conditions (like hitting a curb or a large pothole), the tie rod(s) could bend and/or break and cause a partial loss of steering control.
Safety Risk
A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners by mail. Due to a parts supply issue, Nissan will advise you to take your vehicle to the dealership only if you experience a vibration in the steering wheel or if the steering wheel is off-center. When enough parts are available, Nissan will re-notify owners and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the left and right tie rods.
On certain trucks, the steering gear shaft may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the steering gear shaft could break and cause a loss of steering control.
Safety Risk
A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect the steering gear assembly, and replace it if necessary.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles. The steering gear shaft may fracture and disconnect from the steering arm.
Safety Risk
A steering arm that disconnects may result in a total loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gear, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232414720.
On certain vehicles, a problem with the torque sensor in the electric power steering (EPS) system could cause a loss of power steering assist.
Note: Vehicles that were inspected under Transport Canada recall 2022-527 also require this inspection. Vehicles that had the steering column replaced are not affected by this recall.
Safety Risk
A loss of power steering assist can cause a sudden increase in steering effort and create the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the lot code on the steering column torque sensor. The steering column assembly will be replaced, as needed.
On certain vehicles, the intermediate steering shaft may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, the steering shaft could separate from the universal joint and cause a loss of steering.
Note: This recall affects 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Grand Cherokee L models.
Safety Risk
A loss of steering could create the risk of a crash.
Remedy
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the intermediate steering shaft.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco Wildtrak and 2022 Bronco Raptor vehicles. Internal damage to the steering gear may require increased steering effort or cause the steering wheel to lock-up.
Safety Risk
A steering wheel that locks-up can result in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S09.
On certain vehicles, the bolt that attaches the steering wheel may not have been properly tightened or may not have been installed. As a result, the steering wheel could loosen or detach and cause a loss of steering control.
Safety Risk
A loss of steering could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the steering wheel bolt. Nissan also advises to inspect the steering wheel by gently moving it forward and back. If the steering wheel feels loose, you should stop using the vehicle immediately and contact a Nissan dealership to arrange towing.
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2022 V60CC, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. During steering gear assembly, double screws may have been assembled on top of each other, which can cause a screw to fall into the gearbox housing.
Safety Risk
A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10213.
On certain vehicles, the screw that attaches the steering coupling may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the steering coupling could detach from the steering shaft and cause a loss of steering control.
Note: This problem may cause looseness in the steering or noises while driving on rough roads.
Safety Risk
A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the steering coupling locking screw.
