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Safety Recall 19S16 – Shift Cable Bushing Damaged or Missing – 2013-2016 Ford Fusion

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May 13, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V362000

Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable

If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V362

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected 259,182

 

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter engines. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.

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Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High – 2014-2017 Ford E-150 & Transit

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April 3, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V271000

Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High

If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V271

Manufacturer Mobility Specialists, Inc.

Components EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Potential Number of Units Affected 4

 

Summary

Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Ford E-150 and Transit vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series wheel chair lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle’s floor height.

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Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate – 2018 Ford F-550

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April 3, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V269000

Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V269

Manufacturer Weis Fire & Safety

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected 1

 

Summary

Weis Fire & Safety is recalling one 2018 Emergency vehicle built on a Ford F-550 4×4 Crew Cab chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights recalled under 18E-063. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.

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Radio Switches From FM To AM Without Input – 2018 Ford EcoSport

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SSM 47770

2018 EcoSport – Radio Switches From FM To AM Without Input – Built On Or Before 1-Jun-2018

Some 2018 EcoSport vehicles built on or before 1-Jun-2018 may exhibit the radio switching from FM radio to AM radio without input.

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Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate – 2018 B-27 Minuteman

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March 28, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V254000

Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V254

Manufacturer Blanchat Mfg., Inc.

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected 1

 

Summary

Blanchat Mfg., Inc. (Blanchat) is recalling one 2018 B-27 Minuteman vehicle built on a Ford F-550 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.

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