Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BOSCH AUTOMOTIVE STEERING
Model Of Vehicle
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
18E024000
Component Description
Steering:Electric Power Assist System
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Robert Bosch Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20101001
End Of Manufacture
20160930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
557722
Date Owners Notified
20180419
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Robert Bosch, Llc
Date Report Received
20180419