Bosch Automotive Steering recall: Steering
What is wrong
Robert Bosch Automotive Steering (Bosch) has submitted a Defect Information Report based upon decisions by Ford Motor Company and Tesla, Inc. to conduct recalls (No. 15V250 and No. 18V204, respectively) to replace the aluminum mounting bolts in Bosch-supplied Electric Power Steering (EPS) systems that can corrode after exposure to certain driving environments such as road salt.
What could happen
If the aluminum bolts corrode, they may fracture, allowing the steering gear motor to detach and cause a reduction or loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Bosch is working with the affected vehicle manufacturers. Dealers for those manufacturers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and add a corrosion-preventative sealer, free of charge. Ford owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S14. Tesla owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-18-32-002.
Vehicles covered
- Bosch Automotive Steering Electric Power Steering
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18E024000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Robert Bosch LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 19, 2018
- Owners notified
- Apr 19, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 557,722
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 1, 2010 to Sep 30, 2016
- Part
- Steering › Electric power assist system
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.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.