Ford Motor Company: Fastener Connecting Knuckle and Strut May Be Loose
A loose or missing connection between the knuckle and strut can cause improper tire alignment, resulting in a steering pull or require increased steering effort. Additionally, the brake hose may contact the tire and…
Read the official notice →- Date
- 2024-02-08
- Country
- United States
- Brand
- Ford
- Product
- STEERING
- Units
- 121 affected
- Category
- Vehicles
- Source
- NHTSA
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What to do
- Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering its VIN (vehicle identification number) on the manufacturer's or the agency's recall lookup.
- Contact a dealer to book the repair. Recall repairs are normally free of charge.
- If the notice says not to drive or to park outside, follow that until the repair is done.
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