| NHTSA Recall # | 95155 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 12V422000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 12S38 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Supplier | FORD |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-53 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of notification | 07/09/12 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 07/08/26 |
| End date of manufacturing | 07/08/26 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 29/08/12 |
| Report created | 30/08/12 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 31 |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Separation of the steering gear may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | 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 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. |