1999 FORD F-550 SD Recall - Campaign #02V068000

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1999 FORD F-550 SD 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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Vehicle 1999 FORD F-550 SD 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 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-550 SD Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 1999 FORD F-550 SD Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE 1999 FORD F-550 SD Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1999 FORD F-550 SD Recall for TIRES, VALVE 1999 FORD F-550 SD Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1999 FORD F-550 SD Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL 1999 FORD F-550 SD Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL