Ford is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-53 recreational chassis vehicles due to rear stabilizer brackets that may break and separate, creating a road hazard. Owners must have brackets inspected and repaired by dealers.
Brackets that separate from the vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford is recalling specific 2020-2021 F-53 recreational chassis vehicles because the rear stabilizer brackets can break and separate, potentially causing a crash. This affects vehicles that were sold between 2020 and 2021.
The rear stabilizer bar attachment brackets can break and separate from the vehicle, creating a road hazard. This separation could lead to a crash if the brackets no longer hold the stabilizer bar securely.
Owners of 2020-2021 Ford F-53 recreational chassis vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the repair are at risk of a crash if the brackets separate.
Check if your vehicle is a 2020-2021 Ford F-53 recreational chassis. The recall covers vehicles that were sold during this period.
Have a dealer check the tightness of both rear stabilizer attachment brackets.
If needed, dealers will replace the weld nuts and bolts free of charge.
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.
Owner notification letters were mailed March 8, 2023.
Have a dealer inspect the bolt tightness for both rear stabilizer attachment brackets and replace the weld nuts and bolts if necessary.
Remedy parts are expected to become ready February 28, 2023.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V731000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 22V731000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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