NHTSA recall 21V-202 (21V202000)
suspension recall reported March 24, 2021 - about 16,128 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V202000
- Also written as
- 21V-202
- Manufacturer number
- 21S17
- Reported
- March 24, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~16,128
- Component
- suspension
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-202 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.