Ford is recalling 2023 F-250 SD trucks with a potential steering wheel clock spring issue that could prevent air bag deployment during crashes. Owners should contact Ford for free repairs.
A deactivated air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Ford is recalling certain 2023 F-250 SD trucks because the steering wheel clock spring might have a weak weld, causing the driver's air bag to not deploy in a crash. This increases injury risk during collisions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81340-ford-2023-f-250-sd-steering-recall-air-bag-won.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81340-ford-2023-f-250-sd-steering-recall-air-bag-won · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V847000
“Ford 2023 F-250 SD Steering Recall: Air Bag Won't Deploy in Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81340-ford-2023-f-250-sd-steering-recall-air-bag-won. Based on NHTSA recall 23V847000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V847000).
The steering wheel clock spring may have an insufficient weld, which can cause a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag. If the air bag doesn't deploy during a crash, the driver could be injured more severely.
Owners of 2023 Ford F-250 SD trucks are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk during crashes.
Check if your vehicle is a 2023 Ford F-250 SD truck. The recall covers specific models sold in the U.S. between May 2023 and May 2024.
Call 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free inspection and repair at a dealer.
Dealers will inspect and replace the clock spring if necessary at no cost.
Dealers will inspect and replace the clock spring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
The steering wheel clock spring may have an insufficient weld, causing a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.
Check if your vehicle is a 2023 Ford F-250 SD truck. The recall covers specific models sold in the U.S. between May 2023 and May 2024.
No deadline is specified in the recall notice; dealers will inspect and repair as needed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V847000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 23V847000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the clock spring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. 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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