Recall 21S39 – Parking Brake Cable May Fail

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

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

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V631000
  • Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
  • Components PARKING BRAKE
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 30

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.

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

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