CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A chafed rear brake line may result in an air leak, reducing the rear braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain trucks built between April and December 2015 with rear air suspension, the rear brake hoses can rub against the rear axle housing while driving. Over time this contact can chafe the line and cause an air leak.
An air leak reduces the rear braking ability of the truck, which increases the risk of a crash. If you own an affected truck, do not wait to have it checked.
Ford will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will install revised rear brake air chambers and replace any damaged rear air brake lines at no cost to you. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 15S38, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-650 SD | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Ford F-750 SD | 2016 |