general problems of the 2017 Ford E-450

Description of the incident: while driving our RV on the expressway, the slide-out unexpectedly extended on its own without anyone pressing the control button or getting up from their seat. The slide-out extended several feet outward while the vehicle was moving at highway speed. Component/system that failed: the slide-out mechanism/control system malfunctioned. It appears to have activated spontaneously. The component is available for inspection upon request. Safety risk: this malfunction created an extreme safety hazard. The slide-out expanded into the next lane of traffic, putting our passengers, specifically our children seated at the dinette, at immediate risk of being struck or crushed by a passing tractor-trailer. A collision could have resulted in serious injury or fatality. Reproduction/confirmation: the problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. Inspection: the RV or the slide-out component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance, or other representatives at this time. Warning lamps or prior symptoms: there were no warning lights, error messages, or symptoms prior to the failure. The malfunction occurred suddenly and without any prior indication.

While in standard shuttle route emergency egress window imploded inward. This is the 3rd occurrence. Vehicle is a 2017 Ford E-450 chassis with an elkhart coach ecii 25 passengers plus driver shuttle body.

The contact owns a 2018 jayco greyhawk built on a 2017 Ford E-450 chassis. The contact stated that the hydraulic tank was leaking fluid onto the ground. The RV was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a hole in the hydraulic tank and the hydraulic leveling system had detached. The dealer patched the hole in the hydraulic tank; however, the failure recurred. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.