NHTSA Recall 93V194000
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V194000; Date: Nov. 23, 1993
The interference between the foot pedal and the wireharness may not allow the parking brake to fully set. If this occurs when thevehicle is parked on an incline, it may roll, causing a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Ford E-350; 1994 Ford Econoline; 1994 Ford School Bus
Component: Parking Brake:conventional
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 106
Recall Summary:
These vehicles do not comply with fmvss 105, "hydraulic brake systems. " the parking brake application force for a foot operated control system should not exceed 125 pounds to hold the vehicle on a 30% grade. Interference between the parking brake pedal and a wire harness may increase the needed pedal force to greater than 125 pounds to set the parking brake to hold the vehicle on the 30% grade.
How to Fix:
Final stage manufacturers will be informed of this condition and provided with parts and instructions necessary to correct this situation.
Recall Notes:
System: emergency parking brake; mechanical; fmvss 105. Vehicle description: full-size vans, 9600 lb. Gvw, equipped with single rearwheels and school bus preparation packages. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within an reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact Ford service center at 1-800-392-3673. Also, contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 21, 1994
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