FORD E-350 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V710000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | E-350 | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-11-10 | 2015-10-27 | 2015-10-27 |
Production Dates: 2014-11-03 - 2015-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15S32
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 65
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
