Recall 09V232000: Brake Light Switch Adjustment

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Ford/Expedition 2009

Lincoln/Navigator 2009

MANUFACTURER: Ford Motor Company

MFR'S REPORT DATE: June 23, 2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V232000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Switches: Brake Light

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 1357

SUMMARY:
Ford is recalling 1,357 M/Y 2009 Expedition and Navigator vehicles for failing to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The brake stop lamp switch may be improperly adjusted. This may result in a delay in brake stoplamp illumination when the brake pedal is depressed. In situations of very mild brake application, the brake stoplamps may not illuminate.

CONSEQUENCE:
Delay or loss of brake stoplamp function may increase the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will adjust the brake stoplamp switch free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before July 6, 2009. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332 or www.ownerconnection.com.

NOTES:
Ford recall No. 09C09. Owners may also 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.