Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #12V035000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V035000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 13,239 affected units, PRNDL CABLE, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-53 and f-59 stripped chassis vehicles manufactured from february 1, 2010 through july 1, 2011 and certain model year 2012 f-53 and f-59 stripped chassis vehicles manufactured from may 10, 2011 through october 25, 2011. the ?prndl? cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column. if the cable breaks, the transmission gear indicator in the ?prndl? display in the instrument panel will remain in the first gear position regardless of the gear selected.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the ?prndl? cable assembly, free of charge. the safety recall began on march 2, 2012. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V035000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 2012-02-02T00:00:00

Subject: Prndl cable

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 13,239

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 12S27

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-53 and f-59 stripped chassis vehicles manufactured from february 1, 2010 through july 1, 2011 and certain model year 2012 f-53 and f-59 stripped chassis vehicles manufactured from may 10, 2011 through october 25, 2011. the ?prndl? cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column. if the cable breaks, the transmission gear indicator in the ?prndl? display in the instrument panel will remain in the first gear position regardless of the gear selected.

Consequence Summary: An incorrect gear indication in the instrument panel may prevent the driver from knowing if they are in park or reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the ?prndl? cable assembly, free of charge. the safety recall began on march 2, 2012. owners may contact 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

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NHTSA ID: 12V035000

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Created At: 1742808662

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