2018 Ford F-150 Recall: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V983000 | Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

Recall Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Additional 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.

Related Information

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recall 21V983000