NHTSA Recall 05V415000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V415000; Date: Sep. 19, 2005
If the park brake anchor bolt fatigues and ultimately fractures, the park brake may not function and there may be no indication to the driver of the malfunction when the park brake is set. This may cause the vehicle to roll away without warning, which could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Ford F-650 Sd; 2005 Ford F750
Component: Parking Brake:driveline:hydraulic
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 6,298
Recall Summary:
On certain medium duty chassis cab vehicles equipped with hydraulic brakes, the drive line park brake anchor bolt may be susceptible to fatigue loading. The bolt could fracture over time due to insufficient clamp load as a result of improper anchor bolt plating.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the park brake anchor bolt. The recall began on October 6, 2005. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Recall Notes:
Ford recall no. 05s36. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 6, 2005
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