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Vehicle scope Default: all classes — narrow to retail passenger anytime
Network/ United States/ Ford/ 21V631000

Ford · United States · High

Ford Transit: Parking brake — linkage and cable

Affects Ford Transit · 2015–2020 — about 30 vehicles.

The hazard

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

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational