NHTSA Recall 19V864000
NHTSA Campaign Id 19V864000; Date: Dec. 4, 2019
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Ford F-250 Sd; 2018 Ford F-250 Sd; 2019 Ford F-250 Sd; 2017 Ford F-350 Sd; 2018 Ford F-350 Sd; 2019 Ford F-350 Sd; 2017 Ford F-450 Sd; 2018 Ford F-450 Sd; 2019 Ford F-450 Sd
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 231,664
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.safercar.gov.
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