Ford to recall over 115,500 US vehicles due to steering column defect

(Reuters) -Ford Motor Co is recalling 115,539 vehicles in the U.S. due to a defect that could cause the steering column’s upper shaft to detach, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday.

The issue, which can potentially lead to a loss of steering control, affects vehicles from model years 2020 through 2021, and includes F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles, the U.S. auto safety regulator said.

Ford dealers will inspect and repair or replace the faulty component free of charge, NHTSA said in the notice.

(Reporting by Angela Christy in Bengaluru; Editing by Rashmi Aich)