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Ford F-53 F-59 Steering Wheel Bolt May Loosen

NHTSA campaign 22V528000 · Reported Jul 22, 2022 · Ford Motor Company

high How serious is it? About this label

A loose or detached steering wheel can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V528000
Reported to NHTSA	Jul 22, 2022
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Steering: Steering Wheel/handle BAR
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis vehicles, the bolt attaching the steering wheel may loosen, which can cause the steering wheel to become loose or detach from the steering column.

What you should do

Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
Contact a Ford dealer or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
The steering wheel bolt replacement and tightening is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V528000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2022 Ford F-53
2022 Ford F-59

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Ford Steering Recalls Cover Lockups, Loose Bolts, and Unintended Movement · all 13 Ford recalls in this area

Other Ford F-53 recalls

Apr 14, 2026Ford F-53 and F-59 Missing Front Wheel Hub Nuthigh
Mar 17, 2026Ford F-53 and F-59 brake lights may stay litmedium
Jan 21, 2026Ford F-53 Brake Lights May Malfunctionhigh
Sep 27, 2024Ford F-53 Cluster May Not Show Correct Gearmedium
Jul 21, 2023Ford F-53 Corrosion Can Disable Instrument Panelmedium
Mar 10, 2023Ford F-53 and F-59 Rear Brake Caliper Bolts Loosehigh

All 8 F-53 recalls

Official notice

Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis, and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles. The steering wheel attachment bolt may loosen and separate from the steering column, resulting in a loose or detached steering wheel.
Safety risk: A loose or detached steering wheel can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will work with the final stage vehicle manufacturers to replace and tighten the steering wheel attachment bolt, free of charge. As of August 10, 2022, all 692 vehicles included in this recall have been remedied. No owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S50.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.