Component Description
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Ford Motor Company
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20140301
End Date Of Manufacturing
20140313
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
618
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20141125
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Report Received Date
20141105
Record Creation Date
20141105
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 Summary
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), or go to www.safercar.gov.
