NHTSA Recall 12V035000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V035000; Date: Feb. 2, 2012
An incorrect gear indication in the instrument panel may prevent the driver from knowing if they are in park or reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Ford F-53; 2012 Ford F-53; 2011 Ford F-59; 2012 Ford F-59
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 13,239
Recall Summary:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-53 and f-59 stripped chassis vehicles manufactured from February 1, 2010 through July 1, 2011 and certain model year 2012 f-53 and f-59 stripped chassis vehicles manufactured from may 10, 2011 through October 25, 2011. The �prndl� cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column. If the cable breaks, the transmission gear indicator in the �prndl� display in the instrument panel will remain in the first gear position regardless of the gear selected.
How to Fix:
Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the �prndl� cable assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 2, 2012. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Recall Notes:
Ford's safety recall number is 12s27. Customers may 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: Mar 2, 2012
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