FORD F-450 SD 2021: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V379000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-450 SD | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-06-16 | 2021-05-24 | 2021-05-24 |
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21S23
Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1796
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2021 Super Duty F-350 and F-450 vehicles equipped with a fifth wheel left-hand mounting bracket that may be cracked.
A cracked mounting bracket could result in the fifth wheel detaching from the vehicle while towing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the mounting bracket, and replace the bracket if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S23.
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.
