The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·21V202000·Announced 2022-12-03

2020-2021 Ford F-53 and F-59 Motorhome Rear Bearing and Axle Defect

Ford is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-53 and F-59 motorhome and commercial chassis vehicles due to inadequate rear axle lubricant. The defect may cause rear wheel bearing damage, rear axle failure, and loss of motive power and brake function.

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: This is a structural vehicle defect affecting the rear suspension and drivetrain that can cause loss of motive power, parking brake failure, and transmission malfunction, significantly increasing the risk of a crash. Structural vehicle defects qualify for Severe (4) classification per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020-2021 Ford F-53 and F-59 motorhome and commercial stripped chassis vehicles. These vehicles have an inadequate amount of rear axle lubricant, which can cause damage and seizure of the rear wheel bearings.

When the rear wheel bearings seize due to insufficient lubricant, the rear axle or driveshaft may fail. Failure of these components can result in loss of motive power, failure of the parking brake, and inability to shift the transmission into Park, increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the rear wheel bearings. Owners may also call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
2020 FORD F-53
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome and Commercial Chassis
Hazard
  • bearing-damage
  • driveshaft-failure
  • brake-failure
  • motive-power-loss
Affected units
16,128

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 (2)

  • F-53
  • F-59

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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