July 22, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V528000
Steering Wheel May Loosen or Detach
A loose or detached steering wheel can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V528
Manufacturer Ford
Motor Company
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 692
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis, and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles. The steering wheel attachment bolt may loosen and separate from the steering column, resulting in a loose or detached steering wheel.
Remedy
Ford will work with the final stage vehicle manufacturers to replace and tighten the steering wheel attachment bolt, free of charge. As of August 10, 2022, all 692 vehicles included in this recall have been remedied. No owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 22S50.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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Chronology :
On June 15, 2022, Detroit Chassis Plant (DCP) had identified a 2022 F53/59 Stripped Chassis vehicle with a steering wheel attaching bolt that was torqued below specification. DCP personal inspected other units at the plant and identified others had steering wheel attaching bolts that were not torqued to the specification. DCP Engineering reviewed torque data for the most recent 10,000 steering wheel attaching bolt torques and determined that an under torquing condition began on June 3, 2022, for certain vehicle configurations, concurrent with the start of a new operator.
On June 30, 2022, the issue pertaining to F-53 and F-59 under torqued steering wheel attachment bolts was brought to Ford’s Critical Concern Review Group for review.
June 30 – July 1, 2022, Restraints Engineering performed a geometric analysis of the steering column, steering wheel attaching bolt, and the horn pad, and determined that a loose bolt could potentially back out of the joint, resulting in loss of steering wheel attachment to the steering column. All the affected vehicles are incomplete vehicles that are shipped to final stage manufacturers for further manufacturing.
On July 15, 2022, Ford’s Field Review Committee reviewed the concern and approved a field action.
Ford is not aware of any reports of accident or injury related to this condition.
2 Affected Products
Vehicles
7 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-22V528-5518.PDF 215.897KB
Recall 573 Report
RCLRPT-22V528-1652.PDF 215.924KB
Recall 573 Report – 8/19/22
RCLRPT-22V528-2706.PDF 215.492KB
Recall 573 Report – 8/19/22
RCLRPT-22V528-7617.PDF 215.689KB
Recall 573 Report – 8/4/22
RCLRPT-22V528-1258.PDF 215.924KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-3
RCLQRT-22V528-9769.PDF 211.13KB
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-528 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Ford Motor Company Submission Date : AUG 19, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-528 Manufacturer Recall No. : 22S50 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Ford Motor Company Address : 330 Town Center Drive Suite 500 Dearborn MI 48126-2738 Company phone : 1-866-436-7332 Population : Number of potentially involved : 692 Estimated percentage with defect : 50 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Ford F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Ford’s team reviewed plant records to determine the population of affected vehicles. Affected vehicles were produced with steering wheel attachment bolts that may have been under torqued. These vehicles are not produced in VIN order. Information as to the applicability of this action to specific vehicles can best be obtained by either calling Ford’s toll-free line (1-866-436-7332) or by contacting a local Ford or Lincoln dealer who can obtain specific information regarding the vehicles from the Ford On-line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS) database. 239 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis are affected 453 F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis are affected Production Dates : JUN 03, 2022 – JUN 15, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-528 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 2 : 2022-2022 Ford F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Ford’s team reviewed plant records to determine the population of affected vehicles. Affected vehicles were produced with steering wheel attachment bolts that may have been under torqued. These vehicles are not produced in VIN order. 239 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis are affected 453 F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis are affected Production Dates : JUN 03, 2022 – JUN 15, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The steering wheel attachment bolt may loosen and eventually separate from the steering shaft, resulting in a loose or detached steering wheel. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Should an under torqued steering wheel attachment bolt loosen but remain attached, the driver will still be able to maintain control of the vehicle. If the steering wheel attachment bolt backs out completely and becomes unattached, the steering wheel may detach from the steering column. This can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : The steering wheel attachment bolt was torqued to 17Nm instead of the specified 47.5Nm. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : The driver may hear a ticking/clicking noise from the steering column when the wheel is turned or notice minor movement of the steering wheel as the bolt loosens. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Bolt Component Description : Steering Wheel Retainer Component Part Number : W709344-S424 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-528 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : On June 15, 2022, Detroit Chassis Plant (DCP) had identified a 2022 F53/59 Stripped Chassis vehicle with a steering wheel attaching bolt that was torqued below specification. DCP personal inspected other units at the plant and identified others had steering wheel attaching bolts that were not torqued to the specification. DCP Engineering reviewed torque data for the most recent 10,000 steering wheel attaching bolt torques and determined that an under torquing condition began on June 3, 2022, for certain vehicle configurations, concurrent with the start of a new operator. On June 30, 2022, the issue pertaining to F-53 and F-59 under torqued steering wheel attachment bolts was brought to Ford’s Critical Concern Review Group for review. June 30 – July 1, 2022, Restraints Engineering performed a geometric analysis of the steering column, steering wheel attaching bolt, and the horn pad, and determined that a loose bolt could potentially back out of the joint, resulting in loss of steering wheel attachment to the steering column. All the affected vehicles are incomplete vehicles that are shipped to final stage manufacturers for further manufacturing. On July 15, 2022, Ford’s Field Review Committee reviewed the concern and approved a field action. Ford is not aware of any reports of accident or injury related to this condition. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The steering wheel attachment bolt will be replaced and torqued to specification (47.5 Nm). Ford is excluding reimbursement for costs because all vehicles are expected to be repaired by Ford or Final Stage Manufacturers prior to delivery. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : There is no change in the bolt design. A new bolt will be used to ensure proper adhesion of the thread adhesive and torqued to specification (47.5 Nm). Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-528 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : According to Ford’s records, all affected units were shipped to 12 final stage manufacturers prior to the recall decision. Ford worked with these final stage manufacturers to remedy these vehicles prior to the final customer delivery. As of August 10, 2022, all 692 vehicles included in this recall have been remedied. Because no remedy would be required at Ford dealers, Ford does not plan to provide a recall repair bulletin to Ford dealers or an owner notification letter for this action. Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-528 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Ford Motor Company Submission Date : JUL 22, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-528 Manufacturer Recall No. : 22S50 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Ford Motor Company Address : 330 Town Center Drive Suite 500 Dearborn MI 48126-2738 Company phone : 1-866-436-7332 Population : Number of potentially involved : 692 Estimated percentage with defect : 50 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Ford F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Ford’s team reviewed plant records to determine the population of affected vehicles. Affected vehicles were produced with steering wheel attachment bolts that may have been under torqued. These vehicles are not produced in VIN order. Information as to the applicability of this action to specific vehicles can best be obtained by either calling Ford’s toll-free line (1-866-436-7332) or by contacting a local Ford or Lincoln dealer who can obtain specific information regarding the vehicles from the Ford On-line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS) database. 239 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis are affected 453 F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis are affected Production Dates : JUN 03, 2022 – JUN 15, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-528 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 2 : 2022-2022 Ford F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Ford’s team reviewed plant records to determine the population of affected vehicles. Affected vehicles were produced with steering wheel attachment bolts that may have been under torqued. These vehicles are not produced in VIN order. Information as to the applicability of this action to specific vehicles can best be obtained by either calling Ford’s toll-free line (1-866-436-7332) or by contacting a local Ford or Lincoln dealer who can obtain specific information regarding the vehicles from the Ford On-line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS) database. 239 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis are affected 453 F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis are affected Production Dates : JUN 03, 2022 – JUN 15, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The steering wheel attachment bolt may loosen and eventually separate from the steering shaft, resulting in a loose or detached steering wheel. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Should an under torqued steering wheel attachment bolt loosen but remain attached, the driver will still be able to maintain control of the vehicle. If the steering wheel attachment bolt backs out completely and becomes unattached, the steering wheel may detach from the steering column. This can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : The steering wheel attachment bolt was torqued to 17Nm instead of the specified 47.5Nm. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : The driver may hear a ticking/clicking noise from the steering column when the wheel is turned or notice minor movement of the steering wheel as the bolt loosens. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-528 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : On June 15, 2022, Detroit Chassis Plant (DCP) had identified a 2022 F53/59 Stripped Chassis vehicle with a steering wheel attaching bolt that was torqued below specification. DCP personal inspected other units at the plant and identified others had steering wheel attaching bolts that were not torqued to the specification. DCP Engineering reviewed torque data for the most recent 10,000 steering wheel attaching bolt torques and determined that an under torquing condition began on June 3, 2022, for certain vehicle configurations, concurrent with the start of a new operator. On June 30, 2022, the issue pertaining to F-53 and F-59 under torqued steering wheel attachment bolts was brought to Ford’s Critical Concern Review Group for review. June 30 – July 1, 2022, Restraints Engineering performed a geometric analysis of the steering column, steering wheel attaching bolt, and the horn pad, and determined that a loose bolt could potentially back out of the joint, resulting in loss of steering wheel attachment to the steering column. All the affected vehicles are incomplete vehicles that are shipped to final stage manufacturers for further manufacturing. On July 15, 2022, Ford’s Field Review Committee reviewed the concern and approved a field action. Ford is not aware of any reports of accident or injury related to this condition. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-528 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The steering wheel attachment bolt will be replaced and torqued to specification (47.5 Nm). Ford is excluding reimbursement for costs because all vehicles are expected to be repaired by Ford or Final Stage Manufacturers prior to delivery. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : There is no change in the bolt design. A new bolt will be used to ensure proper adhesion of the thread adhesive and torqued to specification (47.5 Nm). Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : According to Ford’s records, all affected units were shipped to 12 final stage manufacturers prior to the recall decision. Ford is currently working with these final stage manufacturers to remedy these vehicles prior to the final customer delivery. Because no remedy would be required at Ford dealers, Ford does not plan to provide a recall repair bulletin to Ford dealers for this action. Ford will amend the notification schedule to include final customer and dealer notifications if all vehicles are not repaired prior to the 60 day notification requirement. Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-528 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Ford Motor Company Submission Date : AUG 19, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-528 Manufacturer Recall No. : 22S50 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Ford Motor Company Address : 330 Town Center Drive Suite 500 Dearborn MI 48126-2738 Company phone : 1-866-436-7332 Population : Number of potentially involved : 692 Estimated percentage with defect : 50 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Ford F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Ford’s team reviewed plant records to determine the population of affected vehicles. Affected vehicles were produced with steering wheel attachment bolts that may have been under torqued. These vehicles are not produced in VIN order. 239 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis are affected 453 F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis are affected Production Dates : JUN 03, 2022 – JUN 15, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-528 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 2 : 2022-2022 Ford F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Ford’s team reviewed plant records to determine the population of affected vehicles. Affected vehicles were produced with steering wheel attachment bolts that may have been under torqued. These vehicles are not produced in VIN order. 239 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis are affected 453 F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis are affected Production Dates : JUN 03, 2022 – JUN 15, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The steering wheel attachment bolt may loosen and eventually separate from the steering shaft, resulting in a loose or detached steering wheel. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Should an under torqued steering wheel attachment bolt loosen but remain attached, the driver will still be able to maintain control of the vehicle. If the steering wheel attachment bolt backs out completely and becomes unattached, the steering wheel may detach from the steering column. This can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : The steering wheel attachment bolt was torqued to 17Nm instead of the specified 47.5Nm. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : The driver may hear a ticking/clicking noise from the steering column when the wheel is turned or notice minor movement of the steering wheel as the bolt loosens. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Bolt Component Description : Steering Wheel Retainer Component Part Number : W709344-S424 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-528 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : On June 15, 2022, Detroit Chassis Plant (DCP) had identified a 2022 F53/59 Stripped Chassis vehicle with a steering wheel attaching bolt that was torqued below specification. DCP personal inspected other units at the plant and identified others had steering wheel attaching bolts that were not torqued to the specification. DCP Engineering reviewed torque data for the most recent 10,000 steering wheel attaching bolt torques and determined that an under torquing condition began on June 3, 2022, for certain vehicle configurations, concurrent with the start of a new operator. On June 30, 2022, the issue pertaining to F-53 and F-59 under torqued steering wheel attachment bolts was brought to Ford’s Critical Concern Review Group for review. June 30 – July 1, 2022, Restraints Engineering performed a geometric analysis of the steering column, steering wheel attaching bolt, and the horn pad, and determined that a loose bolt could potentially back out of the joint, resulting in loss of steering wheel attachment to the steering column. All the affected vehicles are incomplete vehicles that are shipped to final stage manufacturers for further manufacturing. On July 15, 2022, Ford’s Field Review Committee reviewed the concern and approved a field action. Ford is not aware of any reports of accident or injury related to this condition. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The steering wheel attachment bolt will be replaced and torqued to specification (47.5 Nm). Ford is excluding reimbursement for costs because all vehicles are expected to be repaired by Ford or Final Stage Manufacturers prior to delivery. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : There is no change in the bolt design. A new bolt will be used to ensure proper adhesion of the thread adhesive and torqued to specification (47.5 Nm). Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-528 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : According to Ford’s records, all affected units were shipped to 12 final stage manufacturers prior to the recall decision. Ford worked with these final stage manufacturers to remedy these vehicles prior to the final customer delivery. As of August 10, 2022, all 692 vehicles included in this recall have been remedied. Because no remedy would be required at Ford dealers, Ford does not plan to provide a recall repair bulletin to Ford dealers or an owner notification letter for this action. Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-528 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Ford Motor Company Submission Date : AUG 04, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-528 Manufacturer Recall No. : 22S50 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Ford Motor Company Address : 330 Town Center Drive Suite 500 Dearborn MI 48126-2738 Company phone : 1-866-436-7332 Population : Number of potentially involved : 692 Estimated percentage with defect : 50 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Ford F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Ford’s team reviewed plant records to determine the population of affected vehicles. Affected vehicles were produced with steering wheel attachment bolts that may have been under torqued. These vehicles are not produced in VIN order. Information as to the applicability of this action to specific vehicles can best be obtained by either calling Ford’s toll-free line (1-866-436-7332) or by contacting a local Ford or Lincoln dealer who can obtain specific information regarding the vehicles from the Ford On-line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS) database. 239 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis are affected 453 F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis are affected Production Dates : JUN 03, 2022 – JUN 15, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-528 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 2 : 2022-2022 Ford F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Ford’s team reviewed plant records to determine the population of affected vehicles. Affected vehicles were produced with steering wheel attachment bolts that may have been under torqued. These vehicles are not produced in VIN order. Information as to the applicability of this action to specific vehicles can best be obtained by either calling Ford’s toll-free line (1-866-436-7332) or by contacting a local Ford or Lincoln dealer who can obtain specific information regarding the vehicles from the Ford On-line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS) database. 239 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis are affected 453 F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis are affected Production Dates : JUN 03, 2022 – JUN 15, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The steering wheel attachment bolt may loosen and eventually separate from the steering shaft, resulting in a loose or detached steering wheel. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Should an under torqued steering wheel attachment bolt loosen but remain attached, the driver will still be able to maintain control of the vehicle. If the steering wheel attachment bolt backs out completely and becomes unattached, the steering wheel may detach from the steering column. This can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : The steering wheel attachment bolt was torqued to 17Nm instead of the specified 47.5Nm. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : The driver may hear a ticking/clicking noise from the steering column when the wheel is turned or notice minor movement of the steering wheel as the bolt loosens. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-528 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : Bolt Component Description : Steering Wheel Retainer Component Part Number : W709344-S424 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : On June 15, 2022, Detroit Chassis Plant (DCP) had identified a 2022 F53/59 Stripped Chassis vehicle with a steering wheel attaching bolt that was torqued below specification. DCP personal inspected other units at the plant and identified others had steering wheel attaching bolts that were not torqued to the specification. DCP Engineering reviewed torque data for the most recent 10,000 steering wheel attaching bolt torques and determined that an under torquing condition began on June 3, 2022, for certain vehicle configurations, concurrent with the start of a new operator. On June 30, 2022, the issue pertaining to F-53 and F-59 under torqued steering wheel attachment bolts was brought to Ford’s Critical Concern Review Group for review. June 30 – July 1, 2022, Restraints Engineering performed a geometric analysis of the steering column, steering wheel attaching bolt, and the horn pad, and determined that a loose bolt could potentially back out of the joint, resulting in loss of steering wheel attachment to the steering column. All the affected vehicles are incomplete vehicles that are shipped to final stage manufacturers for further manufacturing. On July 15, 2022, Ford’s Field Review Committee reviewed the concern and approved a field action. Ford is not aware of any reports of accident or injury related to this condition. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-528 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The steering wheel attachment bolt will be replaced and torqued to specification (47.5 Nm). Ford is excluding reimbursement for costs because all vehicles are expected to be repaired by Ford or Final Stage Manufacturers prior to delivery. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : There is no change in the bolt design. A new bolt will be used to ensure proper adhesion of the thread adhesive and torqued to specification (47.5 Nm). Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : According to Ford’s records, all affected units were shipped to 12 final stage manufacturers prior to the recall decision. Ford is currently working with these final stage manufacturers to remedy these vehicles prior to the final customer delivery. Because no remedy would be required at Ford dealers, Ford does not plan to provide a recall repair bulletin to Ford dealers for this action. Ford will amend the notification schedule to include final customer and dealer notifications if all vehicles are not repaired prior to the 60 day notification requirement. Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR * NR – Not Reported
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