NHTSA Recall 17V668000: Electrical system: wiring
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 65,206 vehicles. It affects 2015–2017 Ford Transit.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V668000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 17S34 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | October 23, 2017 |
| Owner notification | February 9, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.
Safety risk
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Turn signal, instrument cluster or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S34.
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 17V668000
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.