Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #19V864000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V864000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 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 Includes 231,664 affected units, Tailgate May Open Unexpectedly, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2017-2019 super duty f-250, f-350, and f-450 trucks equipped with an electric tailgate latch release switch mounted in the tailgate handle
Defect 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.
Corrective Action
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.