2016 Ford Transit | 2017 Ford Transit | 2015 Ford Transit — Electrical system: wiring
Published May 2, 2018 · Recall initiated: April 30, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V275000, published May 2, 2018 and initiated April 30, 2018. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2016 Ford Transit | 2017 Ford Transit | 2015 Ford Transit — Electrical system: wiring.
What's the hazard
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.
What to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Note: This is an expansion of recall 17V-668 (Ford recall 17S34). Ford's number for this recall expansion is 17S34-S1.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- TRANSIT
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2016 FORD TRANSIT | 2017 FORD TRANSIT | 2015 FORD TRANSIT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Ford Transit | 2017 Ford Transit | 2015 Ford Transit — Electrical system: wiring recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V275000 on May 2, 2018. Reported hazard: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.
What should I do if I have this product?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Note: This is an expansion of recall 17V-668 (Ford recall 17S34). Ford's number for this recall expansion is 17S34-S1.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: TRANSIT.