NHTSA recall 14V-709 (14V709000)
exterior lighting recall reported November 5, 2014 - about 618 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V709000
- Also written as
- 14V-709
- Manufacturer number
- 14C09
- Reported
- November 5, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~618
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to March 13, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a brake pedal position switch that is improperly adjusted. As a result, the brake lights may illuminate with a delay or not at all. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Why it is dangerous
If the brake lights fail to illuminate, or illuminate after a delay, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford has notified owners, and dealers will adjust the brake pedal position switch, free of charge. The recall began on November 24, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C09. Note: Until the vehicle has been remedied, owners are advised not to use their cruise control system.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-709 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.