NHTSA Campaign 17V212000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Filed by Ford Motor Company.
NHTSA campaign 17V212000 covers 2 vehicles and concerns the power train:driveline. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-450 and F-550 Superduty vehicles. Operating the vehicle at highway speeds may cause the driveline to vibrate and fracture the driveline components or the transmission.
- The risk
- If the driveline or transmission fractures, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft and two center bearing brackets, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford recall number 17S08.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by 17V212000 (2)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 17V212000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.