2013 Ford F-53 Recalls
All 2013 Ford F-53 recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.August 30th, 2012
Recalled Component
STEERING
STEERING
Recall Date
August 30th, 2012
August 30th, 2012
Units Effected
31
31
NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V422000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 12S38
Date of Owner Notification: September 7th, 2012
Defect Summary:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 F-53 motorhome stripped chassis vehicles manufactured from July 10, 2012 through July 13, 2012. Theses vehicles were assembled with incorrect steering gear adapter plate retention fasteners. Steering gear adapter plate fasteners could lead to torque loss in the steering gear attachment, potentionally leading to loosening and subsequent separation of the stearing gear over time. Consequence Summary:
Separation of the steering gear may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Corrective Summary:
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. Recall Notes:
Ford's recall campaign number is 12S38.Customers may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov.
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