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NHTSA : 21V379000

Campaign Details

Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

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 / Hazard

A cracked mounting bracket could result in the fifth wheel detaching from the vehicle while towing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles2

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.