CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 and 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C06.
- 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some pickups and Super Duty trucks from the 2020 and 2021 model years may have had their windshield improperly bonded to the body during manufacturing. The windshield may not stay attached in a crash, and these vehicles do not meet federal windshield mounting safety requirements (FMVSS 212).
If the windshield separates from the vehicle during a crash, occupants face a greater risk of injury. Owners will be notified by Ford. The recall began April 16, 2021, and Ford's recall number is 21C06.
The remedy is free: an authorized dealer will remove and reinstall the windshield at no cost to you. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information, and you should check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-150 | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Ford F-250 SD | 20202021 |
| Ford F-350 SD | 20202021 |
| Ford F-450 SD | 20202021 |
| Ford F-550 SD | 20202021 |