Its Shop Time Mondays: Fords And Volvos Tailgates And Doors Unexpectedly Open

Tailgate May Open Unexpectedly

Unintended tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V864000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Potential Number of Units Affected 231,664

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain
2017-2019 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks equipped with an electric tailgate latch release switch mounted in the tailgate handle. Water may enter the electrical wiring system and cause a short circuit, activating the switch and releasing the tailgate latches.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate/frame wiring harnesses by adding jumper pigtails to isolate the tailgate release control circuits and will install a new tailgate handle release switch, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S48.

Doors May Unexpectedly Open

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V849000

Manufacturer Volvo Car USA LLC

Components LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Potential Number of Units Affected 144,937

Summary

Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 4, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89978.