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NHTSA Recall 24V542000: Electric power assist system (steering)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,902 vehicles. It affects 2023–2024 Ford Transit.

1,902
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2025
owners notified (January 10)
NHTSA campaign24V542000
Manufacturer campaign24S46
ComponentSTEERING › ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Report receivedJuly 19, 2024
Owner notificationJanuary 10, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles equipped with a Transit Trail package. The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) ground eyelet joint may experience corrosion, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.

Safety risk

A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a new EPAS ground pigtail kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S46.

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.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 24V542000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Transit2023, 2024

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.