Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #17V768000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V768000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2017 f-53 stripped motorhome chassis and f-59 stripped commercial chassis, equipped with antilock brake systems (abs) Includes 390 affected units, Hydraulic Brake Fluid Leak, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2017 f-53 stripped motorhome chassis and f-59 stripped commercial chassis, equipped with antilock brake systems (abs)

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2017 f-53 stripped motorhome chassis and f-59 stripped commercial chassis, equipped with antilock brake systems (abs). the brake hydraulic electronic control units (hecu) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or abs activation.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hecu for missing valve block ball plugs, replacing the unit as necessary, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin january 22, 2018. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 17s41.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V768000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2017-11-29T00:00:00
Subject: Hydraulic brake fluid leak
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 390

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 17S41
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2017 f-53 stripped motorhome chassis and f-59 stripped commercial chassis, equipped with antilock brake systems (abs). the brake hydraulic electronic control units (hecu) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or abs activation.
Consequence Summary: A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hecu for missing valve block ball plugs, replacing the unit as necessary, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin january 22, 2018. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 17s41.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 54.87

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