NHTSA recall 05V415000
Parking brake › Driveline › Hydraulic
Ford F-650 SD and 1 more
Reported Sep 19, 20056,298 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 05S36Built Jun 4, 2004 – Mar 31, 2005
The defect
On certain medium duty chassis cab vehicles equipped with hydraulic brakes, the drive line park brake anchor bolt may be susceptible to fatigue loading. the bolt could fracture over time due to insufficient clamp load as a result of improper anchor bolt plating.
The risk
If the park brake anchor bolt fatigues and ultimately fractures, the park brake may not function and there may be no indication to the driver of the malfunction when the park brake IS set. this may cause the vehicle to roll away without warning, which could result in a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the park brake anchor bolt. the recall began on october 6, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.