NHTSA Recall 15V611000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V611000; Date: Sep. 30, 2015
If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Ford F-53; 2016 Ford F-59
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 1,477
Recall Summary:
Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford f-53 and f-59 stripped chassis trucks manufactured June 1, 2015, to August 11, 2015. Due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment, the affected vehicles can be shifted out of 'park' without applying the brakes.
How to Fix:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15s25.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 12, 2015
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