Ford is recalling certain 2020 F-350 Super Duty trucks that show incorrect payload capacity labels. If loaded to the label's stated weight, these trucks may exceed their weight limits and risk crashing. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79496-ford-f-350-sd-2020-overloaded-risk-recall.
“Ford F-350 SD 2020: Overloaded Risk Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79496-ford-f-350-sd-2020-overloaded-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #21V087000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V087000).
Ford Motor Company recalled certain 2020 F-Super Duty F350 vehicles due to overstated weight labels that may lead to vehicle overload and crash risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Feb. 18, 2021. Dealers will replace the labels free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Ford F-Super Duty F350, 2020
What to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Tire and Loading Information Label, Safety Certification Label, and the Truck Camper Loading Document (if applicable), free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
The hazard
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. Vehicles equipped with overstated payload capacity values on the Tire and Loading Information Label, overstated Accessory Reserve Capacity values on the Safety Certification Label, and overstated weight values on the Truck Camper Loading Documentation may exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or Gross Axle Weight Rating if loaded to the stated payload.
Context
Ford Motor Company has 643 other recalls on record since 2010-01-29. Other recent recalls of similar products include Ford 2021 Bronco Hard Top Recall (2026-10-22), Ford F-450 SD Recall (2026-10-06), and Ford F-150 Recall (2026-10-06). Other recent recalls of similar products include Tiffin 2026 Open Trail Motorhome Recall (2025-11-19), Toyota Tundra 2025 Recall (2026-09-02), and Nissan 2020-2027 QX80 Recall (2026-07-15).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2020 F-350 Super Duty trucks with 6.7L diesel engines, single rear wheels, 4X4 Crew Cab, Long Box, and 12k or 12.4k Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Labels may show overstated payload values.
Brand
Ford
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Replace Labels
Ford will mail free replacement for the Tire and Loading Information Label, Safety Certification Label, and Truck Camper Loading Document (if applicable).
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Tire and Loading Information Label, Safety Certification Label, and the Truck Camper Loading Document (if applicable), free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S06.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 33 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V087000 — Ford F-350 SD 2020: Overloaded Risk Recall
Hello,
I own a Ford F-350 SD 2020: Overloaded Risk Recall that is covered by recall 21V087000 from Ford.
The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Tire and Loading Information Label, Safety Certification Label, and the Truck Camper Loading Document (if applicable), free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S06.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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