2017 Ford F-350 Sd | 2019 Ford F-250 Sd | 2018 Ford F-350 Sd | 2018 Ford F-450 Sd | 2017 Ford F-250 Sd | 2017 Ford F-450 Sd | 2019 Ford F-450 Sd | 2019 Ford F-350 Sd | 2018 Ford F-250 Sd — Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch
Published December 5, 2019 · Recall initiated: December 4, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V864000, published December 5, 2019 and initiated December 4, 2019. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2017 Ford F-350 Sd | 2019 Ford F-250 Sd | 2018 Ford F-350 Sd | 2018 Ford F-450 Sd | 2017 Ford F-250 Sd | 2017 Ford F-450 Sd | 2019 Ford F-450 Sd | 2019 Ford F-350 Sd | 2018 Ford F-250 Sd — Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- F-350 SD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2017 FORD F-350 SD | 2019 FORD F-250 SD | 2018 FORD F-350 SD | 2018 FORD F-450 SD | 2017 FORD F-250 SD | 2017 FORD F-450 SD | 2019 FORD F-450 SD | 2019 FORD F-350 SD | 2018 FORD F-250 SD
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Ford F-350 Sd | 2019 Ford F-250 Sd | 2018 Ford F-350 Sd | 2018 Ford F-450 Sd | 2017 Ford F-250 Sd | 2017 Ford F-450 Sd | 2019 Ford F-450 Sd | 2019 Ford F-350 Sd | 2018 Ford F-250 Sd — Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V864000 on December 5, 2019. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: F-350 SD.