FORD EXPLORER (2016) recall — Parking Brake
If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall notice
If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226862-ford-explorer-2016-recall-parking-brake · Recall date July 24, 2015 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V464000
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“FORD EXPLORER (2016) recall — Parking Brake.” GovInfoNow, recall dated July 24, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226862-ford-explorer-2016-recall-parking-brake. Based on NHTSA recall #15V464000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V464000).
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What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C07.
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Subject: Recall 15V464000 — Ford Motor Company FORD EXPLORER (2016) recall — Parking Brake Hello, I own a FORD EXPLORER (2016) recall — Parking Brake that is covered by recall 15V464000 from Ford Motor Company. The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C07. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #15V464000 (July 24, 2015)
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