Safety Recall NHTSA · 22V528000 Reported July 22, 2022

Steering wheel may loosen or detach

Ford Motor Company · Steering · 692 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
22V528000
Manufacturer Campaign
22S50
Manufacturer
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
692
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 22, 2022
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

A loose or detached steering wheel can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 22V528000 or campaign 22S50.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 22V528000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 22V528000?

NHTSA recall 22V528000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on July 22, 2022. It addresses: Steering wheel may loosen or detach. The recall affects approximately 692 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22V528000 or the manufacturer campaign number 22S50. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.