NHTSA recall 21V316000
Structure · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.
Why it matters: A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will install push-pins and replace any damaged rail clips and roof rail covers, as necessary, free of charge. The interim owner notification letter was mailed on June 22, 2021. Owner notification letters (remedy available) were mailed on October 1, 2021.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2016 Ford Explorer, 2017 Ford Explorer, 2018 Ford Explorer, 2019 Ford Explorer.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 21V316000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.