Vehicle recall 17V212000 · March 27, 2017
Ford F-450 SD and F-550 SD
Operating the vehicle at highway speeds may cause the driveline to vibrate and fracture the driveline components or the transmission.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-450 and F-550 Superduty vehicles. Operating the vehicle at highway speeds may cause the driveline to vibrate and fracture the driveline components or the transmission.
- Consequence
- If the driveline or transmission fractures, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft and two center bearing brackets, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford recall number 17S08.
- 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
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V212000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 27, 2017
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 17S08
- Owner notification
- May 18, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 509
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Driveline
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford F-450 SD (2017): 2017
- Ford F-550 SD (2017): 2017
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