CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 F-150 vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
- Risk
- A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C20.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2024 F-150 trucks may have a windshield that was not properly bonded to the vehicle. Because of this, the windshield could detach during a crash. The vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 212, which covers windshield mounting.
A windshield that comes loose in a crash can increase the risk of injury to occupants. The windshield is an important part of the vehicle's structure during a collision, so proper bonding matters for safety.
Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield at no charge to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2024. If you have questions, you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and refer to recall 24C20. You can also check your VIN for open recalls to see whether your truck is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-150 | 2024 |
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