NATIONAL RV F53 2013: STEERING
| Make : NATIONAL RV | Model : F53 | Year : 2013 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 12V422000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2012-09-07 | Date Received by ODI: 2012-08-29 | Date Added to Database: 2012-08-30 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 12S38 | ||
| Component: STEERING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 31 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
Separation of the steering gear may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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