2015-2020 Ford Transit recall: linkage and cable
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on August 11, 2021. It covers about 30 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 30
- reported
- Aug 11, 2021
- owners notified
- Mar 14, 2022
- related complaints
- 49
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 21V631000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 49 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 21V631000
Is there a recall on the 2015-2020 Ford Transit linkage and cable?
Yes. Recall 21V631000, reported on August 11, 2021, covers about 30 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V631000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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