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NHTSA Recall 24V591000: Column (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 (February 14)
NHTSA campaign24V591000
Manufacturer campaign24S48
ComponentSTEERING › COLUMN
Report receivedAugust 9, 2024
Owner notificationFebruary 14, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles. The steering column intermediate shaft may have been secured to the steering gear pinion shaft with an incorrect bolt, which can result in the separation of steering components and cause a loss of steering control.

Safety risk

A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the steering column intermediate shaft bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 14, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S48.

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 24V591000

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.