NHTSA Recall 17V331000: Latch (latches/locks/linkages) and door (structure)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 14,410 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Ford F-150.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V331000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 17C09 |
| Components | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES › DOORS › LATCH; STRUCTURE › BODY › DOOR |
| Report received | May 22, 2017 |
| Owner notification | July 13, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V331000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Ford F-450 | 2017 |
| Ford F-550 | 2017 |
| Ford Redundant F-250 | 2017 |
| Ford Redundant F-350 | 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.