Ford Recalls 2018 F-150 Raptors for Missing Roof Rivets
Ford is recalling 2018 F-150 Raptor Super Cab trucks without moonroofs because missing roof rivets may reduce structural integrity, increasing injury risk in rollovers.
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 (missing roof rivets) that increases the risk of injury in a rollover crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor Super Cab pick-up trucks that are not equipped with a moonroof. The recall addresses a defect where structural roof braces may be missing rivets at the attachment of the roof rail. This issue can reduce the structural integrity of the vehicle's roof.
If the structural integrity is reduced, there may be an increased risk of injury in the event of a rollover crash. The recall began on October 17, 2017. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing rivets for the roof brace attachments free of charge.
Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information. Ford's number for this recall is 17S29. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD F-150
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Pickup Truck
- Affected units
- 39
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 (1)
- F-150
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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