Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V254000 Reported September 6, 2000

Ford/brake pedal position switch wiring

Ford Motor Company · Exterior Lighting · 12,850 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00V254000
Manufacturer Campaign
00S24
Manufacturer
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
12,850
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 6, 2000

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motor home chassis. these vehicles may have a mis-routed wire harness that attaches to the brake pedal position switch. the wire could rub on the steering column, resulting in a short circuit and a blown fuse, causing a loss of stop lamp function.

Safety Consequence

This would fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and could lead to a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the wire harness to the brake pedal switch. owner notification began september 25, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 00V254000 or campaign 00S24.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00V254000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V254000?

NHTSA recall 00V254000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on September 6, 2000. It addresses: Ford/brake pedal position switch wiring. The recall affects approximately 12,850 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V254000 or the manufacturer campaign number 00S24. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.