Ford Kuga: Kuga - Steering Gear Top Plug Potentially Loose
Ford Kuga Recall Summary Ford is recalling approximately 5,154 Kuga vehicles because the steering gear top plug may be loose, which could cause the steering gear to develop excessive movement over time. This may result in noise, increased steering effort, or the steering wheel not returning to center, and in rare cases could lead to the pinion shaft disconnecting from the steering rack. Ford will replace the affected components.
- Recalling firm
- FORD
- Product
- Vehicles: FORD KUGA. Units affected: 5,154
- Reason
- The steering gear could potentially develop excessive movement. Over time a wear condition may manifest in an audible noise increased steering efforts and the steering wheel not returning to the centre position. In rare circumstances if the issue of noise increased steering efforts and the steering wheel not returning to the centre position are not addressed the excessive movement in the steering gear may lead to the pinion shaft becoming disconnected from the steering rack. Remedy: Replace affected components.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2024-02-19
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/558f14df-5f43-4fa9-b84e-349c4fb4c806