NHTSASTEERING
ZF North America, Inc. - Upper and Lower Steering Shafts May Separate
Published: August 22, 2025Recall ID: 25E050000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The loose bolts can cause steering system components to separate, resulting in loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
ZF North America, Inc. (ZF) is recalling certain Global Steering Columns with part number A14-20679-001. The bolts securing the upper and lower steering shafts may have been improperly tightened.
Affected Products
Upper and Lower Steering Shafts May Separate
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Upper and Lower Steering Shafts May Separate |
| Nhtsa id | 25E050000 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25E050000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | ZF North America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | ZF North America, Inc. (ZF) is recalling certain Global Steering Columns with part number A14-20679-001. The bolts securing the upper and lower steering shafts may have been improperly tightened. |
| Completion rate | 30.23 |
| Corrective action | ZF will work with DTNA to inspect and replace the steering shafts and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025. Owners may contact ZF customer service at 1-855-228-3203 (US/Canada). |
| Consequence summary | The loose bolts can cause steering system components to separate, resulting in loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Potentially affected | 751 |
| Report received date | 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |