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NHTSA recall 21V-379 (21V379000)

trailer hitches recall reported May 24, 2021 - about 1,796 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
21V379000
Also written as
21V-379
Manufacturer number
21S23
Reported
May 24, 2021
Vehicles affected
~1,796
Component
trailer hitches

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

A cracked mounting bracket could result in the fifth wheel detaching from the vehicle while towing, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-379 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford F-350 SD - 2021
Ford F-450 SD - 2021

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.