Medium DVSA Vehicles
Ford — 23s57 kuga – steering gear top plug potentially loose
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⚠ What You Should Do
Replace affected components.
Recall Details
Defect: 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.
Vehicles affected: 2302
DVSA Recall Reference: R/2023/341
Make: FORD | Model: KUGA
To check if your specific vehicle is affected, visit the DVSA vehicle recall checker, select your vehicle make and model, and look for recall reference R/2023/341.
Why This Product Is Dangerous
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.