Approximately 72,700 model-year 2019 Ford Ranger pickup trucks manufactured at the Michigan Assembly Plant from June 4, 2018, to Aug. 16, 2019, are being recalled due to tail lamp issues. The inline electrical connector terminals for the tail lamps may be misaligned or not properly seated, which can result in intermittent or inoperative tail lamps, reducing the vehicle’s visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford did not immediately announce an owner notification schedule. Owners can call the automaker at 800-392-3673 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236 to learn more.
To fix the problem, dealers will inspect the underbody inline connector and, if a terminal is loose, it will be re-pinned to a replacement connector.
Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to repair any recalled issues or replace the defective part for free under the Highway Safety Act of 1970. If the dealership refuses to fix the problem or attempts to charge you for the repair, contact the manufacturer immediately.
Lemon Law Group Partners can assist car owners if they encounter any problems during the recall process with the manufacturer. Our attorneys deal directly with the manufacturer on the client’s behalf to quickly resolve the problem. In many cases, the attorneys get paid directly from the manufacturer so the client does not have to pay any attorneys’ fees to obtain legal counsel. For more information and a free consultation call 888-668-8581.
