2018 Ford E450 recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 4 2018 Ford E450 recalls, newest first
Jun 18, 2019EquipmentSVO Group Inc. (SVO Group) is recalling certain 2017 to 2018 Ford E350 and E450 based shuttle buses equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back up camera image. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: SVO Group will work with ASA to notify owners, and ASA will provide a harness relay capacitor module to eliminate the image reversal, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics customer service at 1 800 384 4400.
NHTSA campaign 19V466000 · SVO Group Inc
May 3, 2019Exterior Lighting, Brake LightsTaylor Made Ambulances is recalling certain 2017 to 2018 Ford E350, F450, E450, F550, and GMC G3500 based ambulances equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Taylor Made will notify owners and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Taylor Made Ambulances customer service at 1 800 468 1310.
NHTSA campaign 19V342000 · Taylor Made Ambulances
Mar 26, 2019Exterior Lighting, Brake LightsExcellance, Inc. (Excellance) is recalling certain 2018 Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles built on Ford E350, E450, F650, F550 4x4, Chevrolet G4500, G4500 Diesel, C3500, G3500, Freightliner M2, International 4300, and Dodge 4500 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. 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."
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Excellance has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen to have the brake lights replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1 860 718 2331 or Execellance at 1 256 772 9321.
NHTSA campaign 19V236000 · Excellance, Inc
Jun 1, 2018Suspension, FrontMORryde International, Inc. (MORryde) is recalling certain 2018 Ford E450 chassis modified for transit bus use. The U bolts on the rear axle that hold the leaf spring and rear axle together may have been insufficiently tightened.
Risk: The loose U bolts may further loosen or break allowing the axle to separate and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MORryde will notify the chassis purchasers, and dealers for those companies will inspect the tightness of the U bolts, replacing or tightening the U bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2018. Owners may contact MORryde customer service at 1 574 293 1581.
NHTSA campaign 18V367000 · MORryde International, Inc.
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FAQ
Does the 2018 Ford E450 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2018 Ford E450. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2018 Ford E450 has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.