FORD E350 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Make : FORD | Model : E350 | Year : 2016 |
Build Dates : 2014-11-03 - 2015-12-10 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V046000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2016-02-19 | Date Received by ODI: 2016-01-28 | Date Added to Database: 2016-01-28 |
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16S01 | ||
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 75 | ||
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. |
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Consequence:
If the vehicle unexpectedly needs an extended braking distance, there would be an increased risk of a crash. |
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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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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. |