Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
F-53
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
17V768000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/TrAction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Effect Of Defect
A Brake Fluid Leak Or Air Ingestion Can Lengthen The Distance Needed To Stop The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20161110
End Of Manufacture
20161117
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
390
Date Owners Notified
20180124
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20171129
Make Campaign Number
17S41