2013 Ford F-53 recall: steering
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on August 29, 2012. It covers about 31 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 31
- reported
- Aug 29, 2012
- owners notified
- Sep 7, 2012
Steering
- 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.
- Risk
- Separation of the steering gear may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 12V422000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 12V422000
Is there a recall on the 2013 Ford F-53 steering?
Yes. Recall 12V422000, reported on August 29, 2012, covers about 31 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V422000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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