NHTSA recall 16V-046 (16V046000)
electrical system recall reported January 28, 2016 - about 75 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V046000
- Also written as
- 16V-046
- Manufacturer number
- 16S01
- Reported
- January 28, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~75
- 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 December 10, 2015 and equipped with a 6.8L engine and an optional trailer brake controller. The trailer braking system may fail, increasing the distance needed to stop the vehicle.
Why it is dangerous
If the vehicle unexpectedly needs an extended braking distance, there would be an increased 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 February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S01. Note: This recall supersedes 15V-710. Any vehicle previously repaired under 15V-710 will need to be repaired again.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-046 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.