ZF North America, Inc. Recalls
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Loss of Drive Power or Park Function
A loss of drive power or park function can increase the risk of a crash.
Please refer to BMW Recall 23V821 or FCA Recall 24V413 for remedy information. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403, or contact ZF customer service at 1-734-416-6200.
Upper and Lower Steering Shafts May Separate
The loose bolts can cause steering system components to separate, resulting in loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
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).
Control Arm May Crack Subframe During Installation
A cracked subframe may damage the front axle carrier and cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
ZF will work with dealers and distributors to inspect and if necessary, replace the bushing, subframe, and/or track control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2025. Owners may contact ZF customer service at 1-734-416-6200.
Inversion Valve Failure/FMVSS 121
Delayed parking brake engagement can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
ZF will replace aftermarket equipment, free of charge. Affected vehicle manufacturers will determine the appropriate remedy for their vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed April 9, 2024. Owners may contact ZF customer service at 1-734-416-6200.
Missing or Loose Brake Pedal Locking Screw
A detached brake pedal can cause a loss of pedal function, increasing the risk of a crash.
ZF will work with the affected vehicle manufacturer to repair or replace the brake pedal units as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact ZF customer service at 1-734-416-6200.
Power Steering Pump May Fail
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers of the affected manufacturers Autocar and Spartan Fire, will replace the power steering pumps on affected vehicles, free of charge. Autocar owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Spartan Fire owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400.
Diffuser May Separate From Air Bag Inflator
In the event of a crash, if the diffuser detaches from the inflator during air bag deployment, the curtain air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.
ZF has notified the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected parts. The vehicle manufacturers notified their owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bag assemblies, free of charge. Chrysler vehicle owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W52. Ford vehicle owners may contact their customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S35. GM vehicle owners may contact their customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N202305380.
Air Bag Crash Sensors Damaged During Manufacturing
A damaged air bag crash sensor may cause a delayed air bag deployment in a frontal crash or a risk of a non-deployment in a low speed crash, increasing the risk of injury.
ZF has notified the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected parts. The vehicle manufacturers notified their owners, and dealers will replace the air bag crash sensor, free of charge. Chrysler vehicle owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Volkswagen vehicle owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Chrysler's number for this recall is V63. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69AL.
Steering Rod May Detach from Wheel Knuckle
If the steering rod detaches from the steerable wheel knuckle, it can cause sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
ZF has notified the parts distributors, instructing them to inform the end customer. ZF will reimburse them for the affected parts. The recall began August 28, 2019.
Brake Calipers May Drag
Brake drag may result in overheating of the brake pads, affecting the braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
ZF has notified the affected vehicle manufacturers, and those manufacturers will conduct recalls to remedy the vehicles, free of charge.
Brake Support Bolt may Break
Breakage of the guide pin can cause loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
ZF has notified the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected axles. ZF will provide a rebushing kit at no charge to repair the brake. The recall began on June 25, 2018. Owners may contact ZF customer service at 1-734-416-6200.
Transmission may Unexpectedly Shift to Neutral
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
ZF will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected transmissions. Those manufacturers will file recalls and their dealers will update the transmission software to prevent the transmission from shifting into neutral due to a faulty crimp, free of charge. The recall began on July 15, 2016. Owners may contact ZF customer service at 1-734-416-6200.
Possible Steering Loss Due to Wrong Spacer
The steering wheel's connection to the front axle could fail resulting in a sudden loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
ZF has notified its vehicle manufacturing purchasers and will work with them on executing free recall remedies for all affected vehicles. The recall began on May 19, 2016. Owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. Owners may contact ZF customer service at 1-734-416-6200.