NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V319
Manufacturer Ford
Motor Company
Components PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number of Units Affected 151
Improperly Adjusted Parking Brake Cable/FMVSS 105
For vehicles equipped with a transmission that does not have a ‘Park’ position or a transmission that has a ‘Park’ position but the transmission lever is not placed in ‘Park’, an improperly adjusted park brake cable could result in unintended movement of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with hydraulic brakes. The parking brake cable may not have been adjusted properly, which may result in unexpected vehicle movement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, “Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems.”
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will correct the parking brake cable adjustment, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 18C05.
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.
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Recall Acknowledgement
May 17, 2018
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