2017 Ford F-450 SD, 2017 Ford F-550 SD Recall: Operating the vehicle at highway speeds may cause the driveline to vibrate…
NHTSA campaign 17V212000 · Power Train · filed Mar 27, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
If the driveline or transmission fractures, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V212000 (manufacturer number 17S08). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.