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2018 Ford F-150 Recall — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH (21V983000)

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.

Year2018
MakeFord
ModelF-150
ComponentLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
Campaign number21V983000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles with manual and power release tailgates. The tailgate latches may unlatch unexpectedly while driving.
ConsequenceUnexpected tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyDealers will replace the left-hand and right-hand tailgate latches, free of charge. An interim notification letter was mailed January 31, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S53.
Report received16/12/2021
SourceNHTSA

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