Ford product recalled over injury risk

Recall date

September 30, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Ford Motor Company recalls 2015 Ford F-150

Recall number

15V614000

Brand / firm

Ford

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 33,481 units

Why it was recalled

A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured March 18, 2014, to August 6, 2015 and equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). While using the Adaptive Cruise Control, the vehicle may falsely detect an obstacle in its path and may unexpectedly apply the brakes.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the cruise control module with updated ACC radar software, free of charge. The recall began on October 25, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S29.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.