Date: 08.12.2011
Component: Power Train > Automatic Transmission
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-150 vehicles manufactured from september 9, 2011, through september 22, 2011, and model year 2012 f-250, f-350, f-450 and f-550 heavy duty vehicles manufactured from september 12, 2011, through september 22, 2011. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 114, ?theft protection.? the transmission can be shifted out of the park position without pressing the brake pedal due to brake shift interlock switch problem.
Consequencs:
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.
Notes:
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. owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Date: 06.02.2014
Component: Fuel System, Other > Storage > Tank Assembly > Mounting
Manufacturer: Almared, Inc.
Description:
Almared, inc., dba a-1 alternative fuel systems, is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ford f-550 transit buses manufactured may 2011 through april 2013, altered to operate on compressed natural gas (cng). in the affected vehicles, the brackets securing the passenger side cng fuel tank may break.
Consequencs:
If the brackets break, the cng tank may separate from the vehicle frame increasing the risk of a crash or possible fire.
Notes:
Almared, inc. has notified owners and all affected vehicles have been remedied, free of charge. owners may contact almared at 1-559-485-4427.
Date: 06.02.2014
Component: Fuel System, Other > Storage > Tank Assembly > Mounting
Manufacturer: Almared, Inc.
Description:
Almared, inc., dba a-1 alternative fuel systems, is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ford f-550 transit buses manufactured may 2011 through april 2013, altered to operate on compressed natural gas (cng). in the affected vehicles, the brackets securing the passenger side cng fuel tank may break.
Consequencs:
If the brackets break, the cng tank may separate from the vehicle frame increasing the risk of a crash or possible fire.
Notes:
Almared, inc. has notified owners and all affected vehicles have been remedied, free of charge. owners may contact almared at 1-559-485-4427.
