Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #12V005000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V005000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 244,530 affected units, ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Ford is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 escape vehicles manufactured from october 22, 1999, through july 19, 2002, equipped with a brake master cylinder reservoir cap that could leak brake fluid. If brake fluid leaks from the cap, it could come in contact with the antilock brake system (abs) module wiring harness connector.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder reservoir cap and the abs electrical system will be modified. an interim letter was mailed on january 20, 2012. due to a parts delay, however, the remedy may not be available currently. if parts are not available, ford will instruct owners to park their vehicles outside until such time as parts become available. owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. this recall campaign is related to 07v-156.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V005000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2012-01-09T00:00:00
Subject: Antilock brake system electrical connectors
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 244,530

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 11S24
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 escape vehicles manufactured from october 22, 1999, through july 19, 2002, equipped with a brake master cylinder reservoir cap that could leak brake fluid. If brake fluid leaks from the cap, it could come in contact with the antilock brake system (abs) module wiring harness connector.
Consequence Summary: Corrosion can develop in the electrical connector leading to melting, smoke or a fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder reservoir cap and the abs electrical system will be modified. an interim letter was mailed on january 20, 2012. due to a parts delay, however, the remedy may not be available currently. if parts are not available, ford will instruct owners to park their vehicles outside until such time as parts become available. owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. this recall campaign is related to 07v-156.

Safety Information

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

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NHTSA ID: 12V005000
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