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Ford F-150 Raptor roof braces may be missing rivets

NHTSA campaign 17V598000 · Reported 2017-09-25 · Ford Motor Company

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This only matters in a rollover crash, and the notice does not tell owners to stop driving, but the repair is worth scheduling because you cannot see or feel the problem from the driver's seat.

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain 2018 F-150 Raptor SuperCab trucks built without a moonroof may be missing rivets where the roof braces attach to the roof rail. Those rivets help hold the roof structure together. Without them, the roof is weaker than it was designed to be. In a rollover crash, the roof may not hold up as well as it should, so people inside could be hurt more badly. A dealer installs the missing rivets at no cost to you.

What you should do

1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your truck is on the list.
2. Call a Ford dealer, or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (recall 17S29), and set up an appointment.
3. Let the dealer install the rivets, which is free of charge.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Ford F-150

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Which Ford trim panels, roofs and body structures are under recall? · all 18 Ford recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor Super Cab pick-up trucks not equipped with a moonroof. The structural roof braces may be missing rivets at the attachment of the roof rail, thereby reducing the structural integrity.
Safety risk: If the structural integrity is reduced, in the event of a rollover crash, there may be an increased risk of injury .
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install the rivets for the roof brace attachments, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S29.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.