FORD F-450 SD 2018: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V864000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-450 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
