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2006 FORD F-450

1 recall Risk Grade: A

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Standard NHTSA Filing #08V344000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

TRAILER HITCHES

Manufacturer
KNAPHEIDE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
What Happened
KNAPHEIDE IS RECALLING 108 MY 2006-2008 PRO SERIES TRUCK BEDS EQUIPPED WITH AN ICC BUMPER WHICH INCLUDED A PROVISION FOR A BALL HITCH. THERE MAY BE AN INSUFFICIENT WELD ATTACHING THE HITCH CHANNEL TO THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE.
Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD RESULT IN BENDING OF THE HITCH CHANNEL OR THE HITCH COULD BE PULLED OFF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Free Fix
KNAPHEIDE WILL OFFER TWO REMEDIES TO ITS CUSTOMERS: (1) FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO DO NOT USE THE HITCH, THE HITCH WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE TRUCK BED AND REPLACED WITH AN ICC BUMPER; OR (2) FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO NEED A HITCH, A RECEIVER HITCH ASSEMBLY WILL BE ADDED TO THE EXISTING HITCH ASSEMBLY AND ALL SUSPECT WELD JOINTS WILL BE RE WELDED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KNAPHEIDE AT 1-877-473-5763.
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Other FORD F-450 Years

2020
1 recall
2019
4 recalls
2018
3 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2015
2 recalls
2013
1 recall
2012
4 recalls
2011
2 recalls
2010
1 recall
2009
1 recall
2008
1 recall
2007
1 recall
2005
1 recall
2004
1 recall
2003
1 recall

Related Pages

2005 FORD F-450 Recalls 2007 FORD F-450 Recalls All FORD Recalls FORD F-450 Recall History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall risk grade for the 2006 FORD F-450?

The 2006 FORD F-450 has a risk grade of A. This grade is calculated from 1 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).

How many safety recalls does the 2006 FORD F-450 have?

The 2006 FORD F-450 has 1 known safety recall on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.

Is the 2006 FORD F-450 safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the TRAILER HITCHES recall for the 2006 FORD F-450? (Campaign #08V344000)

KNAPHEIDE IS RECALLING 108 MY 2006-2008 PRO SERIES TRUCK BEDS EQUIPPED WITH AN ICC BUMPER WHICH INCLUDED A PROVISION FOR A BALL HITCH. THERE MAY BE AN INSUFFICIENT WELD ATTACHING THE HITCH CHANNEL TO THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE. THIS COULD RESULT IN BENDING OF THE HITCH CHANNEL OR THE HITCH COULD BE PULLED OFF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. KNAPHEIDE WILL OFFER TWO REMEDIES TO ITS CUSTOMERS: (1) FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO DO NOT USE THE HITCH, THE HITCH WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE TRUCK BED AND REPLACED WITH AN ICC BUMPER; OR (2) FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO NEED A HITCH, A RECEIVER HITCH ASSEMBLY WILL BE ADDED TO THE EXISTING HITCH ASSEMBLY AND ALL SUSPECT WELD JOINTS WILL BE RE WELDED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KNAPHEIDE AT 1-877-473-5763.