NHTSA recall 21V-202: Suspension

Ford Motor Company · Reported March 24, 2021 · 4 affected model years

Suspension recall

21V-202
March 24, 2021 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles. An inadequate amount of rear axle lubricant may cause rear wheel bearing damage and bearing seizure, and rear axle or driveshaft failure.
Safety risk
Failure of the rear axle or driveshaft may cause the loss of motive power, failure of the parking brake, and the inability to shift the transmission into "PARK," increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the rear wheel bearings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S17.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V202000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateMarch 24, 2021
ComponentSuspension:Rear
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2021 Ford F-531 recall total2021 Ford F-593 recalls total2020 Ford F-531 recall total2020 Ford F-592 recalls total

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