Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 12V422000

Steering

FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2012-08-29.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V422000

Steering

Component
Steering
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
31
Reported to NHTSA
2012-08-29
Owners notified
2012-09-07

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Separation of the steering gear may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Ford F-532013

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.