Component
PARKING BRAKE
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
Your vehicle's parking brake system is being recalled because the warning lamp that tells you the parking brake is engaged may not work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the parking brake warning lamp doesn't turn on when it's supposed to, you may not know if the parking brake is fully engaged, which could cause your vehicle to roll away and potentially lead to an accident.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the faulty module for free, which will ensure the parking brake warning lamp works correctly.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDROMAX HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS. THE PARK BRAKE WARNING LAMP CIRCUITRY DOES NOT INCLUDE A PROVISION FOR A PARK BRAKE WARNING LAMP CHECK FUNCTION. THEREFORE, THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE CHECK LAMP FUNCTION OF THE PARK BRAKE WARNING LAMP IS INTENDED TO ILLUMINATE THE LAMP WHEN THE IGNTION KEY IS TURNED TO THE RUN POSITION. THE PARK BRAKE WARNING LAMP CHECK FUNCTION WAS NOT INCORPORATED INTO THE MODULE WHICH CONTROLS THIS FEATURE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED MODULE WHICH INCORPORATES THE PARK BRAKE CHECK LAMP FUNCTION.
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