NHTSA Recall 17V205000: Roof and pillars (structure)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 84 vehicles. It affects 2017 Ford Edge.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V205000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 17C05 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › ROOF AND PILLARS |
| Report received | March 27, 2017 |
| Owner notification | May 18, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Edge vehicles equipped with the optional Panoramic Vista Roof. These vehicles may have an improperly welded windshield header, reducing the vehicle's lateral structural integrity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Safety risk
If the vehicle has reduced lateral structural integrity, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury in the event of a side-impact crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the windshield header, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C05.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V205000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Edge | 2017 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.