Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #21V379000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V379000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2021 super duty f-350 and f-450 vehicles equipped with a fifth wheel left-hand mounting bracket that may be cracked Includes 1,796 affected units, Fifth Wheel Bracket May Detach While Towing, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2021 super duty f-350 and f-450 vehicles equipped with a fifth wheel left-hand mounting bracket that may be cracked

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V379000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2021-05-24T00:00:00
Subject: Fifth wheel bracket may detach while towing
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 1,796

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 21S23
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: A cracked mounting bracket could result in the fifth wheel detaching from the vehicle while towing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 74.39

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NHTSA ID: 21V379000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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