Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #04V106000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V106000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 938,789 affected units, FORD/BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain passenger vehicles are being recalled to correct a problem with a malfunctioning stop lamp switch and/or associated wiring. this malfunctioning could render the stop lamps inoperable or cause them to stay on all the time. this could cause confusion to a following driver, which could lead to a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove the stop lamp switch and associated wiring assembly and install a newly designed stop lamp switch and wire assembly. owner notification is expected to begin on april 5, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V106000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2004-03-02T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/brake light switch
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 938,789

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 04S12
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain passenger vehicles are being recalled to correct a problem with a malfunctioning stop lamp switch and/or associated wiring. this malfunctioning could render the stop lamps inoperable or cause them to stay on all the time. this could cause confusion to a following driver, which could lead to a crash.
Consequence Summary: In addition, if the switch and/or associated wiring fail in the open position, the brake lights will not actuate and the driver will not be able to shift the vehicle out of "park" if they fail in the closed position, the brake lights will remain on, which will not allow the speed control to be activated. this could also cause the battery to discharge.
Corrective Action: Dealers will remove the stop lamp switch and associated wiring assembly and install a newly designed stop lamp switch and wire assembly. owner notification is expected to begin on april 5, 2004. owners 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-rxuu-7k9z_s952
NHTSA ID: 04V106000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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