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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V212000·Announced 2017-03-27

Ford Recalls 2017 F-450 and F-550 Superduty Trucks for Driveline Fracture Risk

Ford is recalling 2017 F-450 and F-550 Superduty trucks because the driveline may vibrate and fracture at highway speeds, potentially causing loss of motive power and increasing crash 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 (driveline/transmission fracture) that can lead to loss of motive power and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-450 and F-550 Superduty vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the driveline where operating the vehicle at highway speeds may cause vibrations that fracture the driveline components or the transmission.

If the driveline or transmission fractures, the vehicle may lose motive power, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects 509 vehicles.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft and two center bearing brackets free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 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-450 SD, F-550 SD
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Driveline
Hazard
Affected units
509

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-450 SD
  • F-550 SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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