CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT; SUSPENSION:REAR
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2020-2021 Ford F-53 motorhome stripped chassis and F-59 commercial stripped chassis vehicles may have an inadequate amount of rear axle lubricant. This can lead to rear wheel bearing damage and seizure, as well as failure of the rear axle or driveshaft.
If the rear axle or driveshaft fails, the vehicle may lose motive power, the parking brake may fail, and the transmission may be unable to shift into PARK. These conditions increase the risk of a crash. Owners will be notified by mail, and the remedy is free: an authorized Ford dealer will inspect the rear wheel bearings and replace them if necessary.
If you own one of these vehicles, check your VIN for open recalls and contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing Ford recall number 21S17, to schedule the free inspection and repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-53 | 20202021 |
|---|---|
| Ford F-59 | 20202021 |