The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V768000·Announced 2017-11-29

Ford Recalls 2017 F-53 and F-59 Chassis for Brake Fluid Leak Risk

Ford is recalling 2017 F-53 and F-59 chassis because missing plugs in the brake control unit may cause fluid leaks or air ingestion, increasing stopping distance.

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 in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2017 F-53 stripped motorhome chassis and F-59 stripped commercial chassis equipped with Antilock Brake Systems (ABS). The recall addresses a defect in the brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU), which may be missing valve block ball plugs.

The missing plugs can potentially cause a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or ABS activation. This condition can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-59, F-53
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
390

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-59
  • F-53

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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