Passenger car - Ford Ranger
Passenger car - Ford Ranger was recalled on 8 October 2010 under EU Safety Gate alert 1470/10. Injuries risk reported by Germany. The bracket of the automatic gearbox lever may break and as a result gear changes might not occur.
| Alert Number | 1470/10 |
| Brand | Ford |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
| Model Number | J97 |
| Published | 8 October 2010 |
Risk Description
The bracket of the automatic gearbox lever may break and as a result gear changes might not occur. If the gears were actually in "neutral" when the lever was in the "parking" position, the vehicle could roll away unexpectedly if the handbrake was not on and the vehicle was on an incline.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Pick-up truck. The vehicles in question were manufactured between 15 May 2007 and 25 July 2008 with type approval numbers 022A1011V…20V and POCC DE.MT02.E03777.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Passenger car - Ford Ranger.
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.