Vehicle recallDVSA
Zf Cvs Turkey Lemförder steering rod assemblies recalled over steering road assemblies
Affected components may not have been correctly heat-treated during production resulting in reduced durability of the ball pins which may increase the risk of a subsequent drag link separation. A complete breakage in the drag link could sever the connection between the steering rod and both vehicle wheels leading to a lack of steerability and potentially to an increased accident risk with personal injury.
Check your product
Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Lemförder steering rod assemblies
- Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
- 01/06/2025 – 04/12/2025
- Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
- TJU253351
What to do now
The defect affects steering or suspension, which could make the vehicle hard to control.
- Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN.
- Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.
- Make sure the DVLA has your current address, as recall letters go to the registered keeper.
Why it matters. A failure in steering or suspension can lead to loss of control.
Repairs and costs
You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number.
If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.
From the official notice
Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2026/066). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Affected components may not have been correctly heat-treated during production resulting in reduced durability of the ball pins which may increase the risk of a subsequent drag link separation. A complete breakage in the drag link could sever the connection between the steering rod and both vehicle wheels leading to a lack of steerability and potentially to an increased accident risk with personal injury.
Defect
Affected components may not have been correctly heat-treated during production resulting in reduced durability of the ball pins which may increase the risk of a subsequent drag link separation. A complete breakage in the drag link could sever the connection between the steering rod and both vehicle wheels leading to a lack of steerability and potentially to an increased accident risk with personal injury.
Remedy
Affected components will be replaced.
Models
Lemförder steering rod assemblies
Open the DVSA notice
Questions
Why are Zf Cvs Turkey Lemförder steering rod assemblies being recalled?
The defect affects steering or suspension, which could make the vehicle hard to control. A failure in steering or suspension can lead to loss of control.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.
What should I do now?
Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN. Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.
Will the repair cost anything?
You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number. If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.