Ford F-150: Latch

Date

Dec. 16, 2021

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford F-150 (2018)

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Tailgate › Latch

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

57591

What can happen

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.

Remedy

Dealers 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.

Recall notes

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.

Owner notification date

May 31, 2022

Manufacturer campaign number

21S53

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Tailgate Latch · Tailgate Latch (manual latch with an ajar switch) · JL3A-9943150-BC; Tailgate Latch · Tailgate Latch (manual latch) · JL3A-9943150-AC

Recall number

21V983000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.