FORD F-250 SD 2021: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V090000

Make Model Year
FORD F-250 SD 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-04-16 2021-02-18 2021-02-18

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21C06

Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 79017

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 212

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2021 F-150 and 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C06.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.