NHTSA Recall 16V482000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V482000; Date: Jun. 29, 2016
If the brake hcu pump is contaminated, the performance of the electronic stability control and related brake systems may degrade, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Ford Transit Connect
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock:control Unit/module
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 1,895
Recall Summary:
Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 transit connect vehicles manufactured February 22, 2016, through June 16, 2016. The brake hydraulic control unit (hcu) pump may be contaminated with metallic debris. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 126, "electronic stability control systems. "
How to Fix:
Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake hcu pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 16c10.
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: Aug 22, 2016
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