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Component: EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE: MECHANICAL
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| ID: 96V214000 (1996 FORD TRUCK ECONOLINE) |
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Mar 17, 2005 19:41:50 |
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Description:
Recall: 1996 Ford Econoline
Component: EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:MECHANICAL
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V214000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 53400Summary:
The parking brake systems may not hold the vehicles on a 20% grade with foot
pedal efforts of 125 pounds or less. This does not meet the requirements of
FMVSS No. 105, "Hydraulic Brake systems."
The vehicle may roll after being parked increasing the risk of a vehicle
accident.
Dealers will adjust the parking brake system on the affected vehicles.
Owner Notification: Owner notification will begin November 27, 1996.
NOTE: Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon
service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should
contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration''s Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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