NHTSA recall 17V-331 (17V331000)
latches, locks and linkages recall reported May 22, 2017 - about 14,410 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V331000
- Also written as
- 17V-331
- Manufacturer number
- 17C09
- Reported
- May 22, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~14,410
- Component
- latches, locks and linkages
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles originally produced with black or body colored exterior door handles that may have been subsequently equipped with a chrome exterior door handle cover accessory kit purchased from a Ford dealer. These accessory door handle covers may cause the doors to unlatch in a side impact collision. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Why it is dangerous
If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the accessory covers and refund the purchase price. The recall began July 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C09.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-331 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.