The inability to steer the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
The inability to steer the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251625-ford-explorer-2012-recall-steering · Recall date June 1, 2014 · Official notice: NHTSA #14E001000
“FORD EXPLORER (2012) recall — Steering.” GovInfoNow, recall dated June 1, 2014. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251625-ford-explorer-2012-recall-steering. Based on NHTSA recall 14E001000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14E001000).
Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the suspect steering gears with new steering gears, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2014. Customers may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 13S14.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford Motor Company to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 14E001000 — Ford Motor Company FORD EXPLORER (2012) recall — Steering Hello, I own a FORD EXPLORER (2012) recall — Steering that is covered by recall 14E001000 from Ford Motor Company. The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the suspect steering gears with new steering gears, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2014. Customers may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 13S14. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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