NHTSA Recall 17V768000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V768000; Date: Nov. 29, 2017
A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Ford F-53; 2017 Ford F-59
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 390
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 24, 2018
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