2020-2021 Ford F-53 and Ford F-59 recall: driveshaft
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 24, 2021. It covers about 16,128 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 16,128
- reported
- Mar 24, 2021
- owners notified
- May 12, 2021
- related complaints
- 16
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles. An inadequate amount of rear axle lubricant may cause rear wheel bearing damage and bearing seizure, and rear axle or driveshaft failure.
- Risk
- Failure of the rear axle or driveshaft may cause the loss of motive power, failure of the parking brake, and the inability to shift the transmission into "PARK," increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the rear wheel bearings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S17.
Recall number 21V202000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 16 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 21V202000
Is there a recall on the 2020-2021 Ford F-53 and Ford F-59 driveshaft?
Yes. Recall 21V202000, reported on March 24, 2021, covers about 16,128 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V202000?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the rear wheel bearings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S17.
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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