NHTSA Recall 02V068000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V068000; Date: Mar. 11, 2002
This could result in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Ford F-250; 1999 Ford F-350; 1999 Ford F-450 Sd; 1999 Ford F-550 Sd
Component: Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage And Cable
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 51,846
Recall Summary:
On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions, failure of the front parking brake cable input button could result in failure of the parking brake system to hold the vehicle stationary.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the front parking brake cable and the controller and verify the performance of the parking brake system. Owner notification began April 5, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 5, 2002
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