NHTSA recall 16V-182 (16V182000)
parking brake recall reported March 31, 2016 - about 4,654 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V182000
- Also written as
- 16V-182
- Manufacturer number
- 16S15
- Reported
- March 31, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~4,654
- Component
- parking brake
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 F-650 and F-750 trucks manufactured January 28, 2015, to November 30, 2015. The clip that connects the hand operated parking brake actuator cable to the intermediate parking brake cable may fail.
Why it is dangerous
If the parking brake cable connector clip fails, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake cable connector clip, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S15.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-182 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.