Defect Description For Recall
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, Øtheft ProteCTIon.Ø The Transmission Can Be Shifted Out Of The Park Position Without Pressing The Brake Pedal Due To Brake Shift Interlock Switch Problem.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
F-450
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
11V582000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20110912
End Of Manufacture
20110922
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
16091
Date Owners Notified
20111222
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20111208
Make Campaign Number
11C21
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
114