NHTSA recall 15V-614 (15V614000)
forward collision avoidance recall reported September 30, 2015 - about 33,481 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V614000
- Also written as
- 15V-614
- Manufacturer number
- 15S29
- Reported
- September 30, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~33,481
- Component
- forward collision avoidance
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured March 18, 2014, to August 6, 2015 and equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). While using the Adaptive Cruise Control, the vehicle may falsely detect an obstacle in its path and may unexpectedly apply the brakes.
Why it is dangerous
A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the cruise control module with updated ACC radar software, free of charge. The recall began on October 25, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S29.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-614 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.