Ford F-53: chassis recalls inherited by RVs
Recall campaigns filed against this chassis, and the RV model families built on it.
Key facts
- NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns against the Ford F-53 chassis for model years 2015 to 2026.
- 2 RV families are mapped to it. Each mapping comes from a recall notice that names the chassis for those model years.
- A chassis recall is shown on an RV page only for the model years where the mapping applies, and it is always labelled as inherited.
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026. The absence of a recall in this dataset does not establish that a vehicle is safe.
RV families built on this chassis
| RV family | Model years | Mapping source |
|---|---|---|
| Jayco Precept | 2015 to 2021, 2023 to 2024 | NHTSA notice (medium) NHTSA notice (medium) |
| Winnebago Vista | 2023 to 2025 | NHTSA notice (medium) |
Campaigns filed against this chassis
| Campaign | Received | Component | Summary | Model years | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V235000 | April 14, 2026 | Wheels | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-59 and F-53 vehicles. The front axle hub assembly may be missing the spindle nut and cotter pin. | 2025 to 2026 | Vehicle |
| 26V155000 | March 17, 2026 | Exterior Lighting | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-59 and F-53 commercial stripped chassis vehicles. The exterior brake lights may remain illuminated when the driver is not applying the… | 2025 to 2026 | Vehicle |
| 26V025000 | January 21, 2026 | Exterior Lighting | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-59 and F-53 vehicles. The exterior brake lights may illuminate unexpectedly or fail to illuminate when the brake pedal is activated, due to an… | 2025 | Vehicle |
| 24V725000 | September 27, 2024 | Electrical System | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 F-53 Recreational Stripped Chassis and 2024 F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may not properly display the… | 2024 | Vehicle |
| 23V510000 | July 21, 2023 | Electrical System | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-53 recreational stripped chassis and F-59 commercial stripped chassis vehicles. Corrosion in the Smart Data Link Connector (SDLC) may interfere… | 2023 | Vehicle |
| 23V164000 | March 10, 2023 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-53 and F-59 vehicles. The rear brake caliper attachment bolts may not be tightened correctly, which can allow the caliper to loosen and possibly… | 2022 | Vehicle |
| 22V731000 | September 30, 2022 | Suspension | 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. | 2020 to 2021 | Vehicle |
| 22V528000 | July 22, 2022 | Steering | 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… | 2022 | Vehicle |
| 21V202000 | March 24, 2021 | Power Train | 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… | 2020 to 2021 | Vehicle |
| 18V470000 | July 16, 2018 | Wheels | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F53 stripped chassis vehicles equipped with 22.5 inch front wheels. The front wheel hub assembly may have wheel studs that were not properly… | 2018 | Vehicle |
| 17V768000 | November 29, 2017 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-53 stripped motorhome chassis and F-59 stripped commercial chassis, equipped with Antilock Brake Systems (ABS). The brake Hydraulic Electronic… | 2017 | Vehicle |
| 15V611000 | September 30, 2015 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis trucks manufactured June 1, 2015, to August 11, 2015. Due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an… | 2016 | Vehicle |
Campaign IDs link to a page on this site when one exists; otherwise they link to NHTSA.
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