A cracked mounting bracket could result in the fifth wheel detaching from the vehicle while towing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the mounting bracket, and replace the bracket if necessary free of charge.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 21, 2021.
Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S23.
A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events.
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