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- TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A cracked mounting bracket could result in the fifth wheel detaching from the vehicle while towing, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
A left-hand mounting bracket for the fifth wheel assembly may be cracked. If the bracket is cracked, the fifth wheel can detach from the vehicle while you are towing, which raises the risk of a crash.
If you own a 2021 Ford F-350 or F-450 Super Duty with a fifth wheel, check whether your vehicle is included in this recall. Dealers will inspect the mounting bracket and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 16, 2021. You can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 21S23) or check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-350 SD | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Ford F-450 SD | 2021 |