Ford Recalls Integrated Trailer Brake Control Kits for F-150s
Ford is recalling specific integrated trailer module accessory kits for 2021-2026 F-150s because they may lose communication, causing a loss of trailer brakes and lights.
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: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the loss of trailer brakes and lights increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain integrated trailer module (ITRM) accessory kits sold as aftermarket accessories for Ford 2021-2026 F-150 vehicles. The affected kits include part numbers RL3Z-19H322-AA, ML3Z-19H322-AA, AB, BA, BB, CA, and CB.
The integrated trailer module may lose communication with the vehicle, which can cause a loss of brake function, turn signals, and brake lights. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
A loss of trailer brakes or lights can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailer's visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the ITRM software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 28, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C35.
The recalled product
- Product
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS recall
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Aftermarket Accessory
- Affected units
- 315
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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