Ford F53 RV chassis rear sway bar brackets can break
high How serious is it? About this label
Brackets that separate from the vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
What's wrong, in plain English
These are the bare chassis that motorhomes are built on. The brackets holding the rear sway bar — the part that keeps the vehicle steady in turns — can break and fall off while you're driving. A bracket lying in the road is a hazard for you and for anyone behind you. A dealer will check how tight the bolts are on both rear brackets and replace the bolts and nuts if they need it.
What you should do
1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is affected. 2. Call a Ford dealer and reference recall 22S62, or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. 3. Have both rear brackets inspected and the bolts replaced as needed, free of charge.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
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Official notice
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-53 recreational stripped chassis vehicles. The rear stabilizer bar attachment brackets may break and separate from the vehicle.
- Safety risk
- Brackets that separate from the vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the bolt tightness for both rear stabilizer attachment brackets and replace the weld nuts and bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 8, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become ready February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S62.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.