Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

Parking Brake — Conventional — Mechanical — Linkage And Cable

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (10)

• Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Advance Notice re Advance Notice - Safety Recall 21S39 Certain 2015 through 2020 Model Year Transit vehicles equipped with Dual Rear Wheels Torsional Damper Service Kit Update
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Miscellaneous Document - Chronology of Defect
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Bulletin re Safety Recall 21S39 Certain 2015 through 2021 Model Year Transit vehicles equipped with a Dual Rear Wheels Torsional Damper Service Kit Update
• Recall 573 Report
• Miscellaneous Document - VIN List (w/o PII)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Bulletin re Safety Recall 21S39 - Supplement #1 Certain 2015 through 2021 Model Year Transit vehicles equipped with Dual Rear Wheels Torsional Damper Service Kit Update
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

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