Ford recall: Trailer hitches
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) 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.
What could happen
A cracked mounting bracket could result in the fifth wheel detaching from the vehicle while towing, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the mounting bracket, and replace the bracket if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S23.
Vehicles covered
- Ford F-350 Sd 2021
- Ford F-450 Sd 2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V379000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 24, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jun 16, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,796
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 21S23
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Structure Oct 20, 2026
- Ford recall: Electrical system Oct 6, 2026
- Ford recall: Exterior lighting Sep 22, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Visibility Mar 31, 2026
- Ford recall: Fuel system, diesel Mar 17, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Exterior lighting Feb 20, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.