NHTSA recall record

F-150 gear box (other than rack and pinion) recall — NHTSA campaign 21V407000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The steering gear may have internal damage, which could result in difficulty steering,…

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21V407000official record ID
May 29, 2021report date

Recall record at a glance

Official record21V407000
CategoryVehicle Recalls
Recalling firmFord Motor Company
ComponentSTEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Report dateMay 29, 2021
LocationUnited States

What the recall covers

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The steering gear may have internal damage, which could result in difficulty steering, or the inability to rotate the steering wheel while driving.

Potential consequence

Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy described by NHTSA

Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until the repair is complete. Vehicles will be towed in for service, and dealers will remove and replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S28.

Vehicle pages currently linked in our database

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Additional NHTSA 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.

What to do next

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