NHTSA Recall 96V214000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V214000; Date: Oct. 28, 1996
The vehicle may roll after being parked increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Ford Club Wagon; 1996 Ford Econoline
Component: Parking Brake:conventional
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 53,400
Recall Summary:
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. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will adjust the parking brake system on the affected vehicles.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 4, 1996
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