1999 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY RECALL - #02V068000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : CONVENTIONAL : MECHANICAL : LINKAGE AND CABLE
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, FAILURE OF THE FRONT PARKING BRAKE CABLE INPUT BUTTON COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM TO HOLD THE VEHICLE STATIONARY.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1999 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
1/3/1998 - 9/30/1998 |
| Recalled on |
3/25/2002 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
4/5/2002 |
| # Affected |
51,846 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, FAILURE OF THE FRONT PARKING BRAKE CABLE INPUT BUTTON COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM TO HOLD THE VEHICLE STATIONARY. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT PARKING BRAKE CABLE AND THE CONTROLLER AND VERIFY THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 5, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
1999 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY Recall for POWER TRAIN, MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1999 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
1999 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1999 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY Recall for TIRES, VALVE
1999 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1999 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
1999 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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