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2016 Ford F-650 SD recall: gear position indication (prndl)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on November 24, 2015. It covers about 13 vehicles.

vehicles affected
13
reported
Nov 24, 2015
owners notified
Jan 5, 2016

Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)

What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 F-650 trucks manufactured July 29, 2015, to September 3, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with an incorrect Park-Reverse-Neutral-Drive-Manual (PRNDM) steering column, instead of Reverse-Neutral-Drive-Manual (RNDM) steering column. If the vehicle has the incorrect steering column, is parked on a hill, and the PRNDM placed in "P", park pawl may fracture due to being overloaded.
Risk
If the park pawl fractures, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PRNDM steering column with the correct RNDM steering column, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S35.

Recall number 15V789000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 15V789000

Is there a recall on the 2016 Ford F-650 SD gear position indication (prndl)?

Yes. Recall 15V789000, reported on November 24, 2015, covers about 13 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V789000?

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PRNDM steering column with the correct RNDM steering column, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S35.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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