What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2001044
- Recall date
- 21 February 2001
- Make
- Ford
- Models
- Taurus
- Model years
- 2000 to 2001
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Lights And Instruments
- Raised as
- Compliance Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 3,853
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Certain vehicles equipped with deck lid mounted rear spoilers do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. With the ignition key in the run or start positions, and the hazard lights turned on, the spoiler mounted centre high mounted stop lamp is activated at a reduced intensity without depressing the brake pedal. In addition, under these same circumstances, the brake-shift interlock can be circumvented. Correction: Dealers will install a jumper/resistor assembly at the spoiler.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2001044.