Recall 17V-331: 2015–2017 Ford F-150, 2017 Ford F-450 and 3 more
Ford Motor Company recall for latches/locks/linkages, reported to NHTSA on May 22, 2017, covering about 14,410 vehicles.
The problem
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."
The risk
If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Component | Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch Structure › Body › Door |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 17V331000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 2015, 2016, 2017 | All years |
| Ford F-450 | 2017 | All years |
| Ford F-550 | 2017 | All years |
| Ford Redundant F-250 | 2017 | All years |
| Ford Redundant F-350 | 2017 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V-331?
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."
How is recall 17V-331 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.