NHTSA recall 17V212000
Power train › Driveline
Ford F-450 SD and 1 more
Reported Mar 27, 2017509 vehicles affectedFord Motor CompanyMaker’s number 17S08Built Feb 16, 2016 – Feb 21, 2017
The 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.
The risk
If the driveline or transmission fractures, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.