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Ford official notice describes a safety defect, but the details were not provided in plain language.

NHTSA campaign 21V-379 · Reported May 24, 2021 · 1,796 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Ford F-350 and F-450
VEHICLES AFFECTED
1,796
REMEDY
Dealers will inspect the mounting bracket, and replace the bracket if necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the trailer hitches fifth wheel assembly. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The official notice describes a safety defect, but the details were not provided in plain language.

WHY IT MATTERS

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

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect the mounting bracket, and replace the bracket if necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-379.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2021Ford F-350
2021Ford F-450

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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