2016 FORD TRANSIT RECALL - #18V275000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2016 FORD TRANSIT |
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| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufactured between |
2/3/2014 - 8/2/2017 |
| Recalled on |
5/2/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Ford Motor Company |
| Owners Notified on |
5/18/2018 |
| # Affected |
25,658 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Note: This is an expansion of recall 17V-668 (Ford recall 17S34). Ford's number for this recall expansion is 17S34-S1. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2016 FORD TRANSIT Recall for SEAT BELTS, REAR/OTHER, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2016 FORD TRANSIT Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW
2016 FORD TRANSIT Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2016 FORD TRANSIT Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2016 FORD TRANSIT Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
2016 FORD TRANSIT Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2016 FORD TRANSIT Recall for SEATS
2016 FORD TRANSIT Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, UNIVERSAL JOINT
2016 FORD TRANSIT Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
2016 FORD TRANSIT Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2016 FORD TRANSIT Recall for SEATS
2016 FORD TRANSIT Recall for SEATS
2016 FORD TRANSIT Recall for SEATS
2016 FORD TRANSIT Recall for SEATS
2016 FORD TRANSIT Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2016 FORD TRANSIT Recall for SEATS
2016 FORD TRANSIT Recall for SEATS
2016 FORD TRANSIT Recall for SEATS
2016 FORD TRANSIT Recall for SEATS
2016 FORD TRANSIT Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
2016 FORD TRANSIT Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, MECHANICAL, LINKAGE AND CABLE
2016 FORD TRANSIT Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, MECHANICAL, LINKAGE AND CABLE
2016 FORD TRANSIT Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, MECHANICAL, LINKAGE AND CABLE
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