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NHTSA recall 21V-316 (21V316000)

structure recall reported May 5, 2021 - about 616,967 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
21V316000
Also written as
21V-316
Manufacturer number
21S22
Reported
May 5, 2021
Vehicles affected
~616,967
Component
structure

What is being recalled

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.

Why it is dangerous

A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

Dealers will install push-pins and replace any damaged rail clips and roof rail covers, as necessary, free of charge. The interim owner notification letter was mailed on June 22, 2021. Owner notification letters (remedy available) were mailed on October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S22.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-316 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford Explorer - 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.