2016 Ford F-650 SD, 2016 Ford F-750 SD Recall: In the affected vehicles, the rear brake hoses may contact and chafe on…
NHTSA campaign 15V858000 · Service Brakes, Air · filed Dec 22, 2015 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
A chafed rear brake line may result in an air leak, reducing the rear braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Ford F-650 SD recalls
- 2025 Ford F-650 SD and 1 other model — Front axle tie rod assemblies may contain ball studs that…
- 2024 Ford F-650 Incomplete Chassis and 2 other models — Parking brake may malfunction and allow the lever to be…
- 2024–2025 Ford E-350 and 3 other models — Park pawl may not fully engage the park gear due to a…
- 2021 Ford F-650 SD and 1 other model — Underbody heat shield and other heat-protection components…
- 2018 Chevrolet C3500 and 8 other models — Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these…
Other campaigns involving Ford vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 15V858000 (manufacturer number 15S38). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.