2015 Ford Transit | 2017 Ford Transit | 2016 Ford Transit | 2018 Ford Transit | 2019 Ford Transit | 2020 Ford Transit — Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable
Published August 12, 2021 · Recall initiated: August 11, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V631000, published August 12, 2021 and initiated August 11, 2021. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2015 Ford Transit | 2017 Ford Transit | 2016 Ford Transit | 2018 Ford Transit | 2019 Ford Transit | 2020 Ford Transit — Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- TRANSIT
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2015 FORD TRANSIT | 2017 FORD TRANSIT | 2016 FORD TRANSIT | 2018 FORD TRANSIT | 2019 FORD TRANSIT | 2020 FORD TRANSIT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Ford Transit | 2017 Ford Transit | 2016 Ford Transit | 2018 Ford Transit | 2019 Ford Transit | 2020 Ford Transit — Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V631000 on August 12, 2021. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: TRANSIT.