FORD E-450 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V046000

Make Model Year
FORD E-450 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-02-19 2016-01-28 2016-01-28

Production Dates: 2014-11-03 - 2015-12-10

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16S01

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 75

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain model year 2016 E-350 and E-450 vehicles manufactured November 3, 2014, to December 10, 2015 and equipped with a 6.8L engine and an optional trailer brake controller. The trailer braking system may fail, increasing the distance needed to stop the vehicle.

Consequence

If the vehicle unexpectedly needs an extended braking distance, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S01. Note: This recall supersedes 15V-710. Any vehicle previously repaired under 15V-710 will need to be repaired again.

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.