Defect Description For Recall
Ford Motor Company (Ford) Is Recalling Certain 2015-2017 F-150, And 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, And F-550 Vehicles Originally Produced With Black Or Body Colored Exterior Door Handles That May Have Been Subsequently Equipped With A Chrome Exterior Door Handle Cover Accessory Kit Purchased From A Ford Dealer. These Accessory Door Handle Covers May Cause The Doors To Unlatch In A Side Impact Collision. As Such, These Vehicles May Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 206, “Door Locks And Door Retention Components.”
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
F-550
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
17V331000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Effect Of Defect
If The Doors Unlatch And Open In A Side Impact Collision, The Occupants Have An Increased Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Ford Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Remove The Accessory Covers And Refund The Purchase Price. The Recall Began July 13, 2017. Owners May Contact Ford At 1-866-436-7332. Ford’S Number For The Recall Is 17C09.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20151008
End Of Manufacture
20170401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
14410
Date Owners Notified
20170713
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20170522
Make Campaign Number
17C09
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
206