Frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassetteRecall 22V-337 · Ford vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 22V-337 covers 310,203 Ford vehicles for a frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette problem, reported to NHTSA on May 13, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q1) shows 47% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V337000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Dust may accumulate in the steering wheel clock spring, causing a disconnection in the electrical connection resulting in the driver's air bag not deploying as intended.
The risk
A disconnected driver's air bag can result in it not deploying, as intended, during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the steering wheel clock spring, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 3rd Quarter of 2023. An interim notification letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on July 6, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S35.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
47%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 9,722 vehicles were listed as unreachable.