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2013 Ford F-53 recalls

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2013 Ford F-53. The newest, from August 29, 2012, covers the steering. Not every Ford F-53 of this year is affected: check your VIN to see whether yours is, and whether the free repair has been done.

1 recall, newest first

RecallAugust 29, 2012

Steering

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.

Risk: Separation of the steering gear may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

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.

NHTSA recall 12V422000

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Recalls come from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's recall database, with the list of models updated October 7, 2026. A recall applies to some vehicles of a model year, not always all of them: your VIN tells you whether yours is included and if the free repair has been done.