FORD F150 2018: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
| Make : FORD | Model : F150 | Year : 2018 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 21V983000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2022-05-31 | Date Received by ODI: 2021-12-16 | Date Added to Database: 2021-12-17 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21S53 | ||
| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 57591 | ||
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Summary:
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles with manual and power release tailgates. The tailgate latches may unlatch unexpectedly while driving. |
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Consequence:
Unexpected tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Dealers will replace the left-hand and right-hand tailgate latches, free of charge. An interim notification letter was mailed January 31, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S53. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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.nhtsa.gov. |
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