NHTSA Recall # | 107888 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 14V709000 |
MFG Compaign # | 14C09 |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2014 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
Date of notification | 25/11/14 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/03/14 |
End date of manufacturing | 13/03/14 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 05/11/14 |
Report created | 05/11/14 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 108 |
Estimated number of affected units | 618 |
Defect 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." |
Consequence summary | If the brake lights fail to illuminate, or illuminate after a delay, there is an increased risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |