NHTSA recall 15V-175 (15V175000)
power train recall reported March 25, 2015 - about 6,322 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V175000
- Also written as
- 15V-175
- Manufacturer number
- 15S09
- Reported
- March 25, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~6,322
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured February 22, 2010, to January 30, 2015, and equipped with ambulance or fire engine preparation packages. The affected vehicles may detect an incorrect Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (EGT) fault indicating that the vehicle is too hot, causing the engine management system to shut down the engine and prevent its immediate restart.
Why it is dangerous
Engine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S09.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-175 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.