NHTSA2026-08-20
Marathon Industries 2025 Ford F-650 SD recalled for liftgate deck pins that may break
What this means
The liftgate deck pins on certain 2025 Ford F-650 SD vehicles may break, causing the liftgate platform to fall unexpectedly. This can result in injury to people nearby.
- Contact Marathon Industries customer service at 1-661-286-1520 to schedule an inspection and repair.
- Do not operate the liftgate until the deck pins have been inspected and replaced if needed.
- If you received an owner notification letter in September 2026, follow the instructions to get the repair completed free of charge.
The agency's original wording
Hazard
A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Marathon Industries will work with the supplier, Hiab, to inspect the platform bushings and hydraulic systems and replace the deck pins, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2026. Owner may contact Marathon Industries' customer service at 1-661-286-1520.
Affected count
1
Products
2025 FORD F-650 SD
Official notice
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V568000Want us to check the next one for you?
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