Ford has issued a recall for more than 14,000 trucks that could lose steering control due to a defective part.
The recall, announced through Transport Canada, affects 14,125 vehicles from the 2020 model year.
”On certain vehicles, the upper steering shaft could separate and cause a loss of steering control," the notice said.
Ford warned that a sudden loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
The recall included:
- FORD F-250 CHASSIS CAB 2020
- FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY 2020
- FORD F-350 CHASSIS CAB 2020
- FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY 2020
- FORD F-450 CHASSIS CAB 2020
- FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY 2020
Ford says it will contact affected owners by mail with instructions to take their vehicle to a dealership. Dealers will inspect the upper steering shaft and repair or replace it if needed.
Owners can check their vehicle’s status by visiting ford.ca/support/recalls or calling Ford Canada at 1-800-565-3673.
