Ford Recalls 2022-2023 Bronco for Steering Gear Lock-Up Defect
Ford recalls 2022-2023 Broncos for steering gear damage that can lock up the steering wheel and cause loss of steering control, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: Steering system damage constituting a structural vehicle defect that can result in complete loss of steering control, increasing crash risk. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022 and 2023 Ford Bronco vehicles due to internal damage to the steering gear. This damage may cause increased steering effort or steering wheel lock-up. A locked steering wheel can result in complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Approximately 343 vehicles are affected by this recall.
Owners should not drive their vehicles until repairs are completed. Ford dealers will replace the steering gear free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 31, 2023. To arrange repairs or for more information, owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Additional information is available through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or at www.nhtsa.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD BRONCO
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Steering System
- Affected units
- 343
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- BRONCO
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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