Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V415000 Reported September 19, 2005

Park brake anchor bolt/bosch

Ford Motor Company · Parking Brake · 6,298 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V415000
Manufacturer Campaign
05S36
Manufacturer
Component
Parking Brake
Vehicles Affected
6,298
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 19, 2005

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the park brake anchor bolt. the recall began on october 6, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 05V415000 or campaign 05S36.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V415000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05V415000?

NHTSA recall 05V415000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on September 19, 2005. It addresses: Park brake anchor bolt/bosch. The recall affects approximately 6,298 vehicles, with the defect involving the Parking Brake component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V415000 or the manufacturer campaign number 05S36. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.