NHTSA Recall 11V352000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V352000; Date: Jul. 13, 2011
Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Ford Excursion; 2003 Ford Excursion; 2004 Ford Excursion; 2005 Ford Excursion; 2002 Ford F-250; 2003 Ford F-250; 2004 Ford F-250; 2007 Ford F-250; 2002 Ford F-250 Sd; 2003 Ford F-250 Sd; 2004 Ford F-250 Sd; 2005 Ford F-250 Sd; 2006 Ford F-250 Sd; 2007 Ford F-250 Sd; 2002 Ford F-350; 2003 Ford F-350; 2004 Ford F-350; 2005 Ford F-350; 2006 Ford F-350; 2007 Ford F-350; 2002 Ford F-350 Sd; 2003 Ford F-350 Sd; 2004 Ford F-350 Sd; 2005 Ford F-350 Sd; 2006 Ford F-350 Sd; 2007 Ford F-350 Sd; 2002 Ford F-450 Sd; 2003 Ford F-450 Sd; 2004 Ford F-450 Sd; 2005 Ford F-450 Sd; 2006 Ford F-450 Sd; 2007 Ford F-450 Sd; 2002 Ford F-550 Sd; 2003 Ford F-550 Sd; 2004 Ford F-550 Sd; 2005 Ford F-550 Sd; 2006 Ford F-550 Sd; 2007 Ford F-550 Sd; 2005 Ford F250; 2006 Ford F250; 2004 Ford Ranger; 2005 Ford Ranger; 2006 Ford Ranger; 2007 Ford Ranger; 2008 Ford Ranger; 2009 Ford Ranger; 2010 Ford Ranger; 2011 Ford Ranger
Component: Exterior Lighting:tail Lights
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 26,715
Recall Summary:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from January 25, 2011, through April 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model year ranger trucks, 2002 through 2005 model year excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007 model year f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. " the multi-function switch was shipped with a subcomponent (slider) that may experience deformation. A multi-function switch with a deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights, hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. The safety recall began on August 15, 2011. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Recall Notes:
Ford's safety recall no. 11c18. Owners 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: Aug 15, 2011
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