NHTSA Recall 21V631000
NHTSA Campaign Id 21V631000; Date: Aug. 11, 2021
parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Ford Transit; 2016 Ford Transit; 2017 Ford Transit; 2018 Ford Transit; 2019 Ford Transit; 2020 Ford Transit
Component: Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage And Cable
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 24
Recall Summary:
ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 transit vehicles. an incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure.
How to Fix:
dealers will replace the passenger side parking brake cable with a cable that provides sufficient clearance to the damper shield, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 13, 2021. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 21s39.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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