2020–2021 Ford F53 Suspension Recall 22V731000 (Ford 22S62)
NHTSA recall 22V731000 (Ford recall 22S62) covers about 13,455 2020–2021 Ford F53 vehicles (suspension), filed with NHTSA Sep 30, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 22V731000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Suspension (rear)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-53 recreational stripped chassis vehicles. The rear stabilizer bar attachment brackets may break and separate from the vehicle.
The risk
Brackets that separate from the vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will inspect the bolt tightness for both rear stabilizer attachment brackets and replace the weld nuts and bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 8, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become ready February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S62.
Status: NHTSA lists Mar 8, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Ford recall number 22S62
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V731000 as 22S62. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "22S62 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Ford F53 | 2020–2021 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Sep 30, 2022
- Owner notification
- Mar 8, 2023
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
Check your VIN for 22V731000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 22V731000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V731000 or 22S62). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V731000?
NHTSA recall 22V731000 (Ford recall 22S62) covers about 13,455 2020–2021 Ford F53 vehicles (suspension), filed with NHTSA Sep 30, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2021 F-53 recreational stripped chassis vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V731000?
NHTSA's record for 22V731000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Brackets that separate from the vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V731000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 22V731000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect the bolt tightness for both rear stabilizer attachment brackets and replace the weld nuts and bolts, as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Mar 8, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Ford recall number for 22V731000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 22S62. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (22S62) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V731000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 22V731000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.