Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

15V858000

ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyReported2015-12-22Affected302 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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.

Manufacturer 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.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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