NHTSA Recall 15V710000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V710000; Date: Oct. 27, 2015
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Ford E-350; 2016 Ford E-450
Component: Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 65
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 10, 2015
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