NHTSA Recall # | 160202 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V808000 |
MFG Compaign # | 19C10 |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-450 SD |
Model Year | 2019 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
Date of notification | 25/11/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/05/17 |
End date of manufacturing | 08/10/19 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 12/11/19 |
Report created | 13/11/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 108 |
Estimated number of affected units | 86296 |
Defect summary | Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018-2019 f-250, f-350 and f-450 super duty trucks. The daytime running lights (drl) may not dim when the headlight switch is moved into the "on" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." |
Consequence summary | Drl that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Ford has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module (bcm) software, free of charge. The recall began november 25, 2019. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19c10. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |