Jtekt Electronic Power Steering: Steering
Recall 24E008000 · Feb 6, 2024 · Jtekt
423
units affected
423
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24E008000
- Date
- Feb 6, 2024
- Maker
- Jtekt
- Units affected
- 423
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Steering
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
JTEKT is recalling certain Electronic Power Steering Systems. Please see the attached recall report for the affected part numbers. The bolts connecting the electronic power steering unit to the steering rack may be improperly tightened, which can cause the steering gear to lock up and result in a loss of steering control.
What can happen
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The affected vehicle manufacturers will notify owners. Owners may contact JTEKT customer service at 1-423-618-9526.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Jtekt | Electronic Power Steering | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 24E008000?
1 model: Jtekt Electronic Power Steering (all years), about 423 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 24E008000?
Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The affected vehicle manufacturers will notify owners. Owners may contact JTEKT customer service at 1-423-618-9526.
What can happen?
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.