Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #11V582000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V582000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 16,091 affected units, TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-150 vehicles manufactured from september 9, 2011, through september 22, 2011, and model year 2012 f-250, f-350, f-450 and f-550 heavy duty vehicles manufactured from september 12, 2011, through september 22, 2011. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 114, ?theft protection.? the transmission can be shifted out of the park position without pressing the brake pedal due to brake shift interlock switch problem.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake shift interlock switch function and replace the switch if necessary, free of charge. the safety recall began on december 22, 2011. owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V582000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2011-12-08T00:00:00
Subject: Transmission shift lever
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 16,091

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 11C21
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-150 vehicles manufactured from september 9, 2011, through september 22, 2011, and model year 2012 f-250, f-350, f-450 and f-550 heavy duty vehicles manufactured from september 12, 2011, through september 22, 2011. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 114, ?theft protection.? the transmission can be shifted out of the park position without pressing the brake pedal due to brake shift interlock switch problem.
Consequence Summary: This will allow the operator to inadvertently shift the vehicle into gear without the brake pedal being depressed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to a nearby pedestrian.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake shift interlock switch function and replace the switch if necessary, free of charge. the safety recall began on december 22, 2011. owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-62se~3fkd-ycqk
NHTSA ID: 11V582000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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