Recall
Ford F-550 Sd — 17V652000
NHTSA ID
17V652000
Make
Ford
Model
F-550 Sd
Years Affected
2017
Recall Date
2017-10-16
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Units Affected
1,101,107
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
17S33
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks. The doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may freeze after water gets into the latch. Either condition can result in the doors opening while driving although they appear to be closed.
Consequence
A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the door latch actuation cables and repair if necessary, and install water shields over the door latches, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S33.