Recall 17V768000: Ford Motor Company
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 17V768000 was filed by Ford Motor Company and received on November 29, 2017.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 390.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on January 24, 2018.
- Production dates listed: November 10, 2016 to November 17, 2016.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-53 stripped motorhome chassis and F-59 stripped commercial chassis, equipped with Antilock Brake Systems (ABS). The brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or ABS activation.
Consequence (official text)
A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy (official text)
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. Ford's number for this recall is 17S41.
Notes and contacts as published
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 17S41.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-53 | 2017 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2017 Jayco Precept inherited from the chassis
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.
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