Safety Recall21S28 – Steering Gear Replacement – 2021 Ford F-150

May 29, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V407000

Damaged Steering Gear May Cause Steering Loss

Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V407

Manufacturer FordeBay logo Motor Company

Components STEERING

Potential Number of Units Affected 220

 

Summary

FordeBay logo Motor Company (FordeBay logo) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The steering gear may have internal damage, which could result in difficulty steering, or the inability to rotate the steering wheel while driving.

 

Remedy

Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until the repair is complete. Vehicles will be towed in for service, and dealers will remove and replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 4, 2021. Owners may contact FordeBay logo customer service at 1-866-436-7332. FordeBay logo’s number for this recall is 21S28.

 

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.nhtsa.gov.

 

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AFFECTED VEHICLES

VehicleModel YearAssembly PlantBuild Dates
F-1502021Dearborn TruckNovember 4, 2020 through May 20, 2021
Kansas CityOctober 29, 2020 through April 15, 2021

 

THE VEHICLES IN THIS PROGRAM ARE NOT TO BE DRIVEN UNTIL THIS REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED

When operating affected vehicles, it is possible that the steering may lock causing a complete loss of steering control. This may increase the risk of a crash.

 

REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL

In some of the affected vehicles, an internal component of the steering gear may have been damaged during assembly. This damage to the steering gear may result in increased steering efforts and the potential to not be able to turn the steering wheel while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

SERVICE ACTION

Before DRIVING, DEMONSTRATING, OR DELIVERING any new in-stock vehicles involved in this safety recall, dealers are to replace the steering gear. This service must be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner.

Owners are advised not to drive the affected vehicles (see VIN list) until this repair has been completed. To assist vehicle owners to have this repair completed dealers are to:

  • Proactively contact owners to instruct them to stop driving their vehicle
  • Arrange to tow the owner’s vehicle to the dealership for repairs (rentals are authorized – see Rental Vehicles)
  • Re-delivery of the owner’s vehicle after repairs have been completed Refer to the Vehicle Special Handling section for further details.

Note: Due to a limited supply of parts, initial parts ordering will be restricted to vehicles that are sold or have a signed sales contract.

 

OWNER NOTIFICATION AND MAILING SCHEDULE

Owner letters are expected to be mailed the week of May 31, 2021. Dealers should repair any affected vehicles that arrive at their dealerships, whether or not the customer has received a letter.

PLEASE NOTE:

Federal law requires dealers to complete this recall service before a new vehicle is delivered to the buyer or lessee. Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty of up to $21,000 per vehicle. Correct all vehicles in your new vehicle inventory before delivery. 

 

SOLD VEHICLES

  • FordeBay logo has issued instructions to stop selling/delivering or driving used vehicles under this safety Owners should contact their dealer for an appointment to have their vehicles remedied as soon as practicable. Immediately contact any of your affected customers whose vehicles are not on your VIN list but are identified in OASIS. Give the customer a copy of the Owner Notification Letter (when available) and schedule a service date.
  • Correct other affected vehicles identified in OASIS which are brought to your dealership.
  • Dealers are to prioritize repairs of customer vehicles over repairs of new and used vehicle inventory.

 

DEALER-OPERATED RENTAL VEHICLES

The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act law effective June 2016 prohibits a rental company from selling, renting or leasing vehicles subject to a safety or compliance recall. Please consult your legal counsel for legal advice.

 

TITLE BRANDED / SALVAGED VEHICLES

Affected title branded and salvaged vehicles are eligible for this recall.

 

OWNER REFUNDS

Refunds are not approved for this program.

 

RENTAL VEHICLES

Dealers are pre-approved for up to 10 days for a rental vehicle. Follow Extended Service Plan (ESP) guidelines for dollar amounts. Rentals will only be reimbursed for the day(s) the vehicle is at the dealership for part replacement. Prior approval for more than 10 rental days is required from the SSSC. Contact the SSSC via the SSSC Web Contact Site for consideration and approval if appropriate.

 

PARTS REQUIREMENTS

Part NumberDescriptionOrder QuantityClaim Quantity
ML3Z-3504-GSteering Gear11
W716639-S439Steering Gear Mounting Bolt – Driver Side11

 

Part NumberDescriptionOrder QuantityClaim Quantity
W520215-S440
Ford W520-215S440, Suspension Stabilizer Bar Link Nut

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Tie Rod End Nut12
N808684-S101Steering Column Shaft Bolt11
W716638-S439Steering Gear Mounting Bolt – Passenger Side11

 


CERTAIN 2021 MODEL YEAR F-150 VEHICLES-STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

NOTE: Affected vehicles can be safely driven into the service department at walking speed. Close attention should be given to the amount of steering effort required to turn the steering wheel. It is possible that the steering wheel may lock in place while moving.

1. Remove and replace the steering gear. Please follow the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures in Section 211-02.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Federal law prohibits selling motor vehicle parts or components that are under safety, compliance, or emissions recall. Unless a part is requested to be returned to FordeBay logo, all parts replaced under this FSA must be scrapped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal environmental protection and hazardous material regulations. Refer to the Parts Retention, Return, & Scrapping section of the FSA dealer bulletin for further information.

 


 


1 Affected Product

Vehicle

MAKEMODELYEAR
FORDeBay logoF-1502021

 


20 Associated Documents

Miscellaneous Document – N212336230 – Safety Recall Improper Inspection for Overcured Tires

RMISC-21V407-3218.pdf 26.953KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-21V407-1903.pdf 77.005KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-21V407-7816.pdf 77.028KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-2

RCLQRT-21V407-2884.PDF 211.137KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-21V407-2980.pdf 77.293KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Advance Notice re NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD *DO NOT DRIVE VEHICLES* Safety Recall 21S28 Certain 2021 Model Year F-150 Trucks Steering Gear Replacement

RCMN-21V407-3419.pdf 251.456KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer Notification re NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / ELIVERY HOLD *DO NOT DRIVE VEHICLES* Safety Recall 21S28 Certain 2021 Model Year F-150 Trucks Steering Gear Replacement (Redadted PII)

RCMN-21V407-0777.pdf 761.38KB

 


ISSUED Renotification Notice

RCRN-21V407-2968.pdf 77.043KB

 


Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-21V407-6008.PDF 214.515KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-21V407-7754.pdf 645.234KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-21V407-0609.pdf 49.5KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-21V407-4159.pdf 71.267KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-21V407-7079.pdf 77.208KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-21V407-7209.pdf 77.225KB

 


ISSUED Renotification Notice

RCRN-21V407-6104.pdf 77.021KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-3

RCLQRT-21V407-8233.PDF 211.236KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-21V407-6717.pdf 77.231KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-4

RCLQRT-21V407-2057.PDF 211.322KB

 


ISSUED Renotification Notice

RCRN-21V407-9847.pdf 77.2KB

 


ISSUED Renotification Notice

RCRN-21V407-9417.pdf 77.052KB

 


Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=21V407&docType=RCL

 


 

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