Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #18V275000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V275000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2015-2017 ford transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module Includes 25,658 affected units, Water may Enter the Trailer Tow Module, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2015-2017 ford transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 ford transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module. water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. note: this is an expansion of recall 17v-668 (ford recall 17s34). ford's number for this recall expansion is 17s34-s1.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V275000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2018-04-30T00:00:00
Subject: Water may enter the trailer tow module
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 25,658

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 17S34-S1
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 ford transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module. water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.
Consequence Summary: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. turn signal, instrument cluster or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. note: this is an expansion of recall 17v-668 (ford recall 17s34). ford's number for this recall expansion is 17s34-s1.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 58.16

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NHTSA ID: 18V275000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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