Ford E-450 (2016) Recall: Fuel System Stalls Risking Crash
National Fleet recalls 2016 Ford E-450s with Roush propane kits due to fuel valve solenoid shorting, risking engine stalls and crashes. Owners must contact customer service for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
National Fleet is recalling 2016 Ford E-450 trucks with Roush propane conversion kits because a faulty fuel valve solenoid can cause the engine to shut off while driving, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should contact National Fleet or Roush customer service for a free replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226878-ford-e-450-2016-recall-fuel-system-stalls-risking-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226878-ford-e-450-2016-recall-fuel-system-stalls-risking-crash · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V269000
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“Ford E-450 (2016) Recall: Fuel System Stalls Risking Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226878-ford-e-450-2016-recall-fuel-system-stalls-risking-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #17V269000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V269000).
Why it’s dangerous
The fuel control valve solenoid in the propane system may short circuit, shutting off propane flow to the engine. This causes the engine to stall while driving, which can lead to a crash if the vehicle is moving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Ford E-450 trucks with Roush Generation 4 propane conversion kits are affected. Commercial truck owners using these vehicles for work are most at risk due to potential engine stalls during operation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016 Ford E-450 has a Roush Generation 4 propane conversion kit. The recall started on April 21, 2017, and applies to vehicles sold with this specific kit.
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What to do — step by step
Contact National Fleet
Call 1-440-903-5177 to schedule a free replacement of the defective fuel valve solenoid.
Contact Roush
Call 1-800-597-6874 to arrange for a free replacement of the defective fuel valve solenoid.
What NHTSA says to do
National Fleet will notify owners, and Roush dealers will replace the defective fuel control valve solenoid, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2017. Owners may contact National Fleet customer service at 1-440-903-5177, or Roush customer service at 1-800-597-6874. National Fleet's number for this recall is VR.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V269000 (April 21, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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