What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2019590
- Recall date
- 21 November 2019
- Make
- Ford
- Models
- Ranger
- Model years
- 2019 to 2020
- Vehicle class
- Light Truck & Van
- System
- Lights And Instruments
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 5,546
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain trucks, a connector for the tail lights may not be properly connected. This could cause intermittent or total loss of the tail lights, including the stop, turn, rear position, and reverse lights. rnNote: This problem can cause the turn signal indicators to flash quickly or intermittently. Additionally, the following messages may appear on the instrument display: u201cTrailer not connectedu201d or u201cParking Aid Malfunctionu201d.rnrnSafety Risk: rnA loss of tail lights could reduce the vehicleu2019s visibility. This could cause a following driver not to see that a vehicle is braking, reversing or intends to turn. This could increase the risk of a crash.rnrnCorrective Actions: rnFord will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect underbody inline connection of the tail lights. It will be repaired as necessary.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2019590.