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Recall 12V-422

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2013 Ford F-53: Steering.

At a glance

Campaign number
12V-422
Reported
August 29, 2012
Vehicles affected
31 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Ford's recall campaign number is 12S38.Customers may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY: 1-[removed]); or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles