FORD F-150 2014: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V709000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-150 | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-11-25 | 2014-11-05 | 2014-11-05 |
Production Dates: 2014-03-01 - 2014-03-13
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14C09
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 618
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain model year 2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to March 13, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a brake pedal position switch that is improperly adjusted. As a result, the brake lights may illuminate with a delay or not at all. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
If the brake lights fail to illuminate, or illuminate after a delay, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Ford has notified owners, and dealers will adjust the brake pedal position switch, free of charge. The recall began on November 24, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C09. Note: Until the vehicle has been remedied, owners are advised not to use their cruise control system.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
