Recall 24V591 affects 1,902 2023-2024 Ford Transit vehicles for an incorrect steering-column bolt. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 1,902 2023-2024 Transit vehicles because the steering column intermediate shaft can separate from the steering gear pinion shaft if it was secured with the wrong bolt. Separation can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash; Ford dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The steering column intermediate shaft on 2023-2024 Ford Transit vehicles connects the steering wheel and column to the steering gear pinion shaft at the front of the steering system. When you turn the wheel, that shaft and its U-joint coupling carry the movement down to the steering gear so the front wheels respond.
On affected Transit Trail vehicles, the body lift modification used a substitute bolt at that joint. Ford found the bolt did not thread deeply enough into the steering yoke, lacked a locking feature that helps it hold torque, and had a brittle hardened tip. That leaves the joint less secure under normal steering loads. If the bolt strips, breaks, or backs out, the steering column intermediate shaft can separate from the steering gear pinion shaft and the driver can lose steering control.
As the bolt loosens, an owner can notice a clunking noise or looseness in the steering wheel while turning. Those are warning signs that the joint is no longer holding as designed.
Who's affected?
Both model years involve the same steering-column bolt.
| 2024 Ford Transit | steering column |
|---|---|
| 2023 Ford Transit | steering column |
| Units affected | 1,902 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.
What's the safety risk?
A loose steering column intermediate shaft bolt can lead to loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash. If you hear a clunk or feel looseness in the steering wheel while turning, stop driving when safe and call a Ford dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023-2024 Ford Transit is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the free steering-column intermediate-shaft bolt replacement, which secures the steering linkage so the components do not separate.
- Reference recall number 24V591 and Ford recall 24S48 when you call the dealer.
- Avoid unnecessary driving until the repair is complete; the incorrect bolt can allow steering components to separate and cause loss of steering control.
- Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with questions about the recall or dealer scheduling.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ford technician replaces the steering column intermediate shaft bolt that secures the intermediate shaft to the steering gear pinion shaft. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. If the incorrect bolt has already been repaired at your expense, Ford's general reimbursement plan covers eligible documented costs for remedies paid before the recall notice. Keep your repair paperwork and ask Ford customer service or the dealer service desk how to submit it under the reimbursement plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 9, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 12, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| August 12, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 9, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| February 14, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V591?
Recall 24V591 covers 1,902 2023-2024 Ford Transit vehicles with a steering column intermediate shaft bolt that is incorrect. The wrong bolt can let steering components separate and cause a loss of steering control, increasing crash risk. Ford dealers will replace the bolt for free.
What should I do if my 2023-2024 Ford Transit is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Transit is included in recall 24V591. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the steering column intermediate shaft bolt replacement. Reference recall 24V591 or Ford recall number 24S48 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Ford's remedy says dealers will replace the steering column intermediate shaft bolt free of charge. Use a franchised Ford dealer for the recall work.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of steering control. Ford says the steering column intermediate shaft was secured to the steering gear pinion shaft with an incorrect bolt, which can allow steering components to separate. That loss of steering control can increase crash risk.
When were Ford Transit owners notified?
Ford mailed owner notification letters on February 14, 2025. If you bought the Transit used or never received a letter, the VIN is still the deciding check. You can also call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference Ford recall number 24S48.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V591000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V591 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V591000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →