Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #81V008000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81V008000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 21,000,000 affected units, POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:INDICATOR:LEVER, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
This is a manufacturer"s notice to advise owners of proper vehicle operation. The parking gear may not be securely engaged after the operator has attempted to shift to park. The vehicle may appear to be in park though actually in reverse. This could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly.
Corrective Action
Owners will be provided with a self-sticking label containing important safety precautions as a daily reminder of the serious hazards of unexpected vehicle motion. It should be placed inside the vehicle in an easily seen location.