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.
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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.