NHTSA recall 15V-858 (15V858000)
service brakes, air recall reported December 22, 2015 - about 302 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V858000
- Also written as
- 15V-858
- Manufacturer number
- 15S38
- Reported
- December 22, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~302
- Component
- service brakes, air
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford F-650 and F-750 trucks manufactured April 15, 2015, to December 15, 2015, and equipped with rear air suspension. In the affected vehicles, the rear brake hoses may contact and chafe on the rear axle housing while driving.
Why it is dangerous
A chafed rear brake line may result in an air leak, reducing the rear braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install revised rear brake air chambers and replace any damaged rear air brake lines, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S38.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-858 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.