Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2016 E-350 and E-450 vehicles manufactured
— Recall Campaign #15V710000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 E-350 and E-450 vehicles manufactured November 3, 2014, to September 1, 2015, and equipped with a 6.8L engine and an optional trailer brake controller. In the affected vehicles, the trailer brake controller may not actuate the trailer brakes.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 65 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
15V710000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 27, 2015 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 15V710000 |
| Units affected: | 65 |
- Description:
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 E-350 and E-450 vehicles manufactured November 3, 2014, to September 1, 2015, and equipped with a 6.8L engine and an optional trailer brake controller. In the affected vehicles, the trailer brake controller may not actuate the trailer brakes.
- Consequeces:
- If the trailer brakes are not activated when the towing vehicle is slowing down, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S32.
- 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.