NHTSA recall 17V-668 (17V668000)
electrical system recall reported October 23, 2017 - about 65,206 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V668000
- Also written as
- 17V-668
- Manufacturer number
- 17S34
- Reported
- October 23, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~65,206
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.
Why it is dangerous
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Turn signal, instrument cluster or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S34.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-668 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.