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NHTSARecalled 2014-11-05

Ford Motor Company — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Is my product affected?

2014 FORD F-150

  • Brand FORD

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Ford is recalling certain 2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured between March 1 and March 13, 2014, because the brake pedal position switch may be improperly adjusted. This defect can cause the brake lights to illuminate with a delay or fail to illuminate entirely, increasing the risk of a crash and violating federal safety standards for vehicle lighting.

Ford will fix the problem free of charge by adjusting the brake pedal position switch at authorized dealers. The remedy began on November 24, 2014. Affected owners should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall number 14C09. Until the vehicle is repaired, owners should not use the cruise control system.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

If the brake lights fail to illuminate, or illuminate after a delay, there is an increased risk of a crash.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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