The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V422000·Announced 2012-08-29

Ford Recalls 2013 F-53 Motorhome Chassis for Steering Gear Defect

Ford is recalling 2013 F-53 motorhome chassis vehicles due to incorrect steering gear fasteners that could loosen and separate, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering gear separation) that could lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2013 F-53 motorhome stripped chassis vehicles manufactured between July 10, 2012, and July 13, 2012. The recall addresses a defect where these vehicles were assembled with incorrect steering gear adapter plate retention fasteners.

The incorrect fasteners could lead to torque loss in the steering gear attachment, potentially causing the steering gear to loosen and separate over time. Separation of the steering gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear adapter plate retention fasteners free of charge. The safety recall was completed on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-53
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
31

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • F-53

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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