NHTSA recall 19V-864 (19V864000)
latches, locks and linkages recall reported December 4, 2019 - about 231,664 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V864000
- Also written as
- 19V-864
- Manufacturer number
- 19S48
- Reported
- December 4, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~231,664
- Component
- latches, locks and linkages
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks equipped with an electric tailgate latch release switch mounted in the tailgate handle. Water may enter the electrical wiring system and cause a short circuit, activating the switch and releasing the tailgate latches.
Why it is dangerous
Unintended tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate/frame wiring harnesses by adding jumper pigtails to isolate the tailgate release control circuits and will install a new tailgate handle release switch, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S48.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-864 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.