2022 Ford F-53 Steering Wheel Attachment Bolt May Loosen
Ford is recalling certain 2022 F-53 and F-59 motorhome and commercial chassis vehicles because the steering wheel attachment bolt may loosen and separate. This could result in loss of steering control and increased 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: This is an NHTSA vehicle recall involving a structural defect in the steering system. A loose or detached steering wheel is a direct safety hazard that can result in loss of steering control and crash risk, meeting the rubric's criterion for a structural vehicle defect. No deaths or serious injuries are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles. The steering wheel attachment bolt may loosen and separate from the steering column.
A loose or detached steering wheel can result in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. A total of 692 vehicles are affected by this recall.
Ford will replace and tighten the steering wheel attachment bolt at no cost to owners. As of August 10, 2022, all 692 vehicles included in the recall have been remedied. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD F-59, F-53
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Affected units
- 692
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-59
- F-53
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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