What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2021267
- Recall date
- 6 May 2021
- Make
- Ford
- Models
- Explorer
- Model years
- 2016 to 2019
- Vehicle class
- SUV
- System
- Structure
- Raised as
- Safety TC
- Vehicles affected
- 36,419
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain vehicles, the roof rail covers could detach. If this happens while driving, the roof rail cover could separate from the vehicle. rnNote: This recall only affects vehicles with painted roof rail covers. rnrnSafety Risk: rnA roof rail cover that detaches while driving could create a hazard for other drivers and nearby people, and could increase the risk of a crash. rnrnCorrective Actions: rnFord will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to secure the roof rail covers.
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 2021267.