The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V379000·Announced 2021-05-24

2021 Ford F-350 and F-450 Cracked Fifth Wheel Mounting Bracket Recall

Ford is recalling certain 2021 F-350 SD and F-450 SD vehicles with fifth wheel left-hand mounting brackets that may be cracked. A cracked bracket could result in the fifth wheel detaching during towing, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a structural vehicle defect (cracked fifth wheel mounting bracket) that could cause failure during towing and result in a crash. Per the severity rubric, structural vehicle defects qualify as Severe, regardless of whether injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company 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. A cracked mounting bracket could result in the fifth wheel detaching from the vehicle while towing, increasing the risk of a crash. This recall affects approximately 1,796 vehicles.

Owners should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to arrange service. Dealers will inspect the mounting bracket and replace it if necessary at no charge. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-450 SD, F-350 SD
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Fifth wheel assembly
Hazard
Affected units
1,796

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 (2)

  • F-450 SD
  • F-350 SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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