Ford recall: 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.
What could happen
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 1-866-436-7332.
Vehicles covered
- Ford F-53 2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V422000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 29, 2012
- Owners notified
- Sep 7, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 31
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering
- Maker's own recall number
- 12S38
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Wheels Apr 14, 2026
- Ford recall: Exterior lighting Mar 17, 2026
- Ford recall: Exterior lighting Jan 21, 2026
- Ford recall: Electrical system Sep 27, 2024
- Ford recall: Electrical system Jul 21, 2023
- Ford recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Mar 10, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.