The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V808000·Announced 2019-11-12

Ford Recalls 2018-2019 Super Duty Trucks for Daytime Running Light Defect

Ford is recalling 2018-2019 F-250, F-350, and F-450 Super Duty trucks because daytime running lights may not dim, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle lighting defect) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for theoretical hazards without confirmed incidents.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018-2019 F-250, F-350, and F-450 Super Duty trucks. The recall involves approximately 86,296 vehicles where the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may not dim when the headlight switch is moved into the "On" position. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108 regarding lamps and reflective devices.

The inability of the DRL to dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, but the hazard is identified as a potential safety risk due to reduced visibility.

Ford has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module (BCM) software free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-450 SD, F-250 SD, F-350 SD
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
86,296

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • F-450 SD
  • F-250 SD
  • F-350 SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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