9999 BOSCH AUTOMOTIVE STEERING ELECTRIC POWER STEERING Recall

Campaign:: 18E024000 on 04/23/2018
Component:: Steering:electric power assist system
Manufactured:: 09/30/2010 - 09/29/2016
Affected:: 557,722
Defect:: Robert bosch automotive steering (bosch) has submitted a defect information report based upon decisions by ford motor company and tesla, inc. to conduct recalls (no. 15v250 and no. 18v204, respectively) to replace the aluminum mounting bolts in bosch-supplied electric power steering (eps) systems that can corrode after exposure to certain driving environments such as road salt.
Consequence:: If the aluminum bolts corrode, they may fracture, allowing the steering gear motor to detach and cause a reduction or loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Bosch is working with the affected vehicle manufacturers. dealers for those manufacturers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and add a corrosion-preventative sealer, free of charge. ford owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s14. tesla owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. tesla's number for this recall is sb-18-32-002.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.