Recall 21V631000
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | FORD | TRANSIT |
| 2016 | FORD | TRANSIT |
| 2017 | FORD | TRANSIT |
| 2018 | FORD | TRANSIT |
| 2019 | FORD | TRANSIT |
| 2020 | FORD | TRANSIT |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.