FORD F-350 SD 2018: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V864000

Make Model Year
FORD F-350 SD 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-01-22 2019-12-04 2019-12-05

Production Dates: 2015-10-08 - 2019-11-03

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 19S48

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 231664

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2017-2019 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks equipped with an electric tailgate latch release switch mounted in the tailgate handle. Water may enter the electrical wiring system and cause a short circuit, activating the switch and releasing the tailgate latches.

Consequence

Unintended tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate/frame wiring harnesses by adding jumper pigtails to isolate the tailgate release control circuits and will install a new tailgate handle release switch, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S48.

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.