NHTSA Recall 21V631000

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLEAug 11, 2021· Ford Motor Company

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure.

Consequence

Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the passenger side parking brake cable with a cable that provides sufficient clearance to the damper shield, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 24, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 14, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S39.

Affected Vehicles

YearMakeModel
2015FordTransit
2016FordTransit
2017FordTransit
2018FordTransit
2020FordTransit

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