Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E087000 | HARSCO TRACK TECHNOLOGIES | E (Equipment) | 450 | 09/15/2006 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/17/2006 | 10/20/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain harsco wheel modification groups containing accuride steel rims, p/nos. 203237 and 203738; accuride aluminum rims, p/n 203712; and gkn steel rims, p/n 203688, sold as modification equipment for certain 2005-2007 ford f-250/f-350 4x4 pickup trucks to modify track width of front and rear axles. the rims provided in these wheel modification groups wear through the oem brake lines. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Brake failure can occur, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Harsco will notify owners and provide a repair kit along with repair instructions free of charge. the recall began in september 2006. owners may contact harsco at 507-235-7112. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Harsco recall no. #06-006.this recall only pertains to modification kits manufactured by harsco and has no relation to any original equipment installed on ford f-250 and f-350 4x4 pickup trucks manufactured by the ford motor company.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| 06007 | 10/01/2006 | 10020520 | Brake line modification needed due to front wheels coming into contact with the brake lines. *kb | 11/09/2006 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||||
| AS-21769 | 03/01/2011 | 10039053 | Ready | 07/06/2011 | |
| AS-21769 | 03/01/2011 | 10039053 | Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm | 07/06/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||||
| 0643 | 06/26/2007 | 06B43 | 10022204 | Customer satisfaction program. vehicles equipped with fixed pedals accelerator pedal inspection. effective until june 30, 2007. *kb this program is being extended until june 30, 2008. updated on 09/25/07. *nj | 07/23/2007 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 06/01/2007 | 1900 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-250. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle failed to stop when the brakes were engaged after driving over a speed bump. the contact also stated that he was driving downhill during the failure when the vehicle failed to brake properly. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 1,900 and the current mileage was 111,500. the vin was unknown. | |||
| 06/01/2007 | 1900 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 ford f-250. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle failed to stop when the brakes were engaged after driving over a speed bump. the contact also stated that he was driving downhill during the failure when the vehicle failed to brake properly. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 1,900 and the current mileage was 111,500. the vin was unknown. sm. | |||
| 06/01/2007 | 1900 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 ford f-250. the contact was driving 30 mph when the vehicle failed to stop after the vehicle drove over a speed bump. the contact also mentioned the vehicle was driving down a hill when the brakes were depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop properly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired, and the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 1,900 and the current mileage was 111,500. rds | |||