NHTSA Campaign Id 21V983000; Date: Dec. 16, 2021
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.
2018 Ford F-150
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 57,591
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.
dealers will replace the left-hand and right-hand tailgate latches, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed january 31, 2022. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 21s53.
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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