Recall 11V-392
FRONTLINE COMMUNICATIONS recalled the 2006 to 2011 Ford E-350: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings); Suspension (rear).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 11V-392
- Reported
- August 1, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 75 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Frontline is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 electronic news gathering (eng) vehicles built on a ford e-350 chassis with an aftermarket rear anti-sway bar and manufactured from october 31, 2006, through july 12, 2011. These vehicles may be susceptible to rear hydraulic brake line damage. The rear anti-sway bar frame mounting bolt threads may come in contact with the steel hydraulic brake line. If metal-to-metal abrasion occurs, the brake line may eventually rupture and cause a loss of hydraulic service brake pressure.
The risk
If a loss of service brake pressure occurs, the driver may not be able to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash
The fix
Frontline will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Repairs will be performed by local ford dealers and frontline authorized service facilities. The manufacturer began contacting owners by telephone on july 12, 2011. Owners may contact frontline communications at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Ford E-350 2006 to 2011