FORD F150 2014: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| Make : FORD | Model : F150 | Year : 2014 |
| Build Dates : 2014-03-01 - 2014-03-13 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V709000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2014-11-25 | Date Received by ODI: 2014-11-05 | Date Added to Database: 2014-11-05 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14C09 | ||
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 618 | ||
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Summary:
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." |
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Consequence:
If the brake lights fail to illuminate, or illuminate after a delay, there is an increased risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108 | |
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Notes:
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. |
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