Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford F-650 and F-750 trucks manufactured
— Recall Campaign #15V858000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford F-650 and F-750 trucks manufactured April 15, 2015, to December 15, 2015, and equipped with rear air suspension. In the affected vehicles, the rear brake hoses may contact and chafe on the rear axle housing while driving.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 302 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
15V858000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 22, 2015 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 15V858000 |
| Units affected: | 302 |
- Description:
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford F-650 and F-750 trucks manufactured April 15, 2015, to December 15, 2015, and equipped with rear air suspension. In the affected vehicles, the rear brake hoses may contact and chafe on the rear axle housing while driving.
- Consequeces:
- A chafed rear brake line may result in an air leak, reducing the rear braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install revised rear brake air chambers and replace any damaged rear air brake lines, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S38.
- 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.