2017 Ford F-59 | 2017 Ford F-53 — Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Published December 4, 2017 · Recall initiated: November 29, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V768000, published December 4, 2017 and initiated November 29, 2017. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2017 Ford F-59 | 2017 Ford F-53 — Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- F-59
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2017 FORD F-59 | 2017 FORD F-53
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Ford F-59 | 2017 Ford F-53 — Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V768000 on December 4, 2017. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: F-59.