NHTSA recall 11V582000

Power Train · Ford Motor Company

December 8, 2011report date

16,091units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 114, âtheft protection.â the transmission can be shifted out of the park position without pressing the brake pedal due to brake shift interlock switch problem.

Why it matters: This will allow the operator to inadvertently shift the vehicle into gear without the brake pedal being depressed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to a nearby pedestrian.

The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake shift interlock switch function and replace the switch if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 22, 2011.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2011 Ford F-150, 2012 Ford F-250, 2012 Ford F-350, 2012 Ford F-450, 2012 Ford F-550.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 11V582000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.