FORD F-750 SD 2016: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V858000

Make Model Year
FORD F-750 SD 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-02-09 2015-12-22 2015-12-22

Production Dates: 2015-04-15 - 2015-12-15

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15S38

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 302

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

A chafed rear brake line may result in an air leak, reducing the rear braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.