NHTSA recall 15V-789 (15V789000)
steering recall reported November 24, 2015 - about 13 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V789000
- Also written as
- 15V-789
- Manufacturer number
- 15S35
- Reported
- November 24, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~13
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 F-650 trucks manufactured July 29, 2015, to September 3, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with an incorrect Park-Reverse-Neutral-Drive-Manual (PRNDM) steering column, instead of Reverse-Neutral-Drive-Manual (RNDM) steering column. If the vehicle has the incorrect steering column, is parked on a hill, and the PRNDM placed in "P", park pawl may fracture due to being overloaded.
Why it is dangerous
If the park pawl fractures, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PRNDM steering column with the correct RNDM steering column, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S35.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-789 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.