2017 Ford F-53 and Ford F-59 recall: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on November 29, 2017. It covers about 390 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 390
- reported
- Nov 29, 2017
- owners notified
- Jan 24, 2018
- related complaints
- 1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 17V768000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 17V768000
Is there a recall on the 2017 Ford F-53 and Ford F-59 antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip?
Yes. Recall 17V768000, reported on November 29, 2017, covers about 390 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V768000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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