Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #01V078000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V078000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 157,000 affected units, FORD/FOOT PEDAL GREASE/STOP LAMPS, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. if the grease from the adjustable pedal assembly enters the stop lamp switch, it can contaminate the contacts leading to carbon build up, and potentially, a short circuit.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch and wipe down the adjustable pedal assembly to remove excess grease. owner notification began march 22, 2001. 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V078000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2001-03-12T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/foot pedal grease/stop lamps
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 157,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01S08
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. if the grease from the adjustable pedal assembly enters the stop lamp switch, it can contaminate the contacts leading to carbon build up, and potentially, a short circuit.
Consequence Summary: A short circuit could lead to either the brake lamps staying on, or to a loss of brake lamp function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch and wipe down the adjustable pedal assembly to remove excess grease. owner notification began march 22, 2001. 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ezez_sz3c.2263
NHTSA ID: 01V078000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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