Recall
Ford E-450 — 15V710000
NHTSA ID
15V710000
Make
Ford
Model
E-450
Years Affected
2016
Recall Date
2015-10-27
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Units Affected
65
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
15S32
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.