The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V945000·Announced 2016-12-29

Ford Recalls 2017 F-250 and F-350 Trucks for Fuel Tank Strap Defect

Ford is recalling 2017 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks because a missing frame reinforcement bracket may allow the fuel tank strap to separate, increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (frame reinforcement bracket) that creates a significant risk of fire due to fuel leakage, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks manufactured between August 10, 2016, and September 17, 2016. The recall involves 7,105 vehicles where the frame reinforcement bracket may not have been attached to the front fuel tank strap. This defect allows the fuel tank strap to separate from the frame.

If the fuel tank strap separates, the fuel tank may contact the ground, causing a fuel leak that increases the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and install the reinforcement bracket if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-350 SD, F-250 SD
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
7,105

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • F-350 SD
  • F-250 SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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