NHTSA Campaign Id 95V058000; Date: Mar. 22, 1995
Consequence of non-compliance: the effectiveness of the parking brake system on a severe grade may be diminished.
1995 Ford Econoline
Component: Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage And Cable
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 290
The parking brake front cables were built longer than appropriate that reduces the performance of the parking brake in certain circumstances, and fails to fully comply with all the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems. "
Dealers will repair the parking brake system on the affected vehicles.
System: emergency parking brake; mechanical; linkages and cables, fmvss no. 105. Vehicle description: incomplete chassis vehicles. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 10, 1995
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