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Ford F-53 and F-59 chassis steering wheel can detach

NHTSA campaign 22V528000 · Reported 2022-07-22 · Ford Motor Company

critical How serious is it? About this label

Extremely serious if it happens, because losing the steering wheel means losing control of the vehicle, but Ford reports every affected vehicle was already repaired.

What's wrong, in plain English

On these Ford motorhome and commercial truck chassis, the bolt that holds the steering wheel onto the steering column can work loose and come off. The steering wheel can then feel loose or separate in your hands, leaving you unable to steer the vehicle. Ford worked with the companies that finished building these vehicles to replace and tighten the bolt at no charge. Ford says all 692 affected vehicles had already been fixed by August 2022, so no owner letters were mailed.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to check whether your vehicle is listed and whether the repair is recorded as done. 2. If anything looks unresolved, contact your Ford dealer or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (recall 22S50). 3. Any needed work is free.

Affected vehicles (2)

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

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.