LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
Published December 5, 2019 · Recall initiated: December 4, 2019
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.
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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