FORD F-450 SD 2017: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V212000

Make Model Year
FORD F-450 SD 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-05-18 2017-03-27 2017-03-29

Production Dates: 2016-02-16 - 2017-02-21

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17S08

Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 509

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the driveline or transmission fractures, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.