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SevereNHTSA·18E024000·Announced 2018-04-19

Bosch Electric Power Steering System Recall for Corroding Bolts

Bosch is recalling electric power steering systems where aluminum bolts may corrode and fracture, potentially causing loss of steering assist.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering system) where component failure can lead to loss of steering assist and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Robert Bosch Automotive Steering has submitted a Defect Information Report regarding Electric Power Steering (EPS) systems supplied to Ford Motor Company and Tesla, Inc. The defect involves aluminum mounting bolts that can corrode after exposure to certain driving environments, such as road salt.

If the aluminum bolts corrode, they may fracture, allowing the steering gear motor to detach. This failure can cause a reduction or loss of power steering assist, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects 557,722 vehicles.

Bosch is working with the affected vehicle manufacturers to correct the issue. Dealers for Ford and Tesla will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and add a corrosion-preventative sealer free of charge. Ford owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Recall No. 15S14), and Tesla owners may contact customer service at 1-877-798-3752 (Recall No. SB-18-32-002). Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM recall
Manufacturer
Robert Bosch LLC
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
557,722

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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