NHTSA recall 15V-710 (15V710000)
electrical system recall reported October 27, 2015 - about 65 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V710000
- Also written as
- 15V-710
- Manufacturer number
- 15S32
- Reported
- October 27, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~65
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-710 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 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.