NHTSA recall campaign
17V212000
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyReported2017-03-27Affected509 vehicles
What was wrong
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.
Risk
If the driveline or transmission fractures, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →