NHTSA Campaign 16V046000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Filed by Ford Motor Company.
NHTSA campaign 16V046000 covers 2 vehicles and concerns the electrical system: integrated trailer brake control. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- If the vehicle unexpectedly needs an extended braking distance, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by 16V046000 (2)
Ford (2)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 16V046000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.