Make : FORD Model : CLUB WAGON Year : 1996
Build Dates : 19960212 - 19960508
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V214000
Date Owner's Notified: 19961204 Date Received by ODI: 19961028 Date Added to Databse: 19961031
Manufacturer's Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 53400
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."
Consequence:
      THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AFTER BEING PARKED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
      DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: 571 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 105
Notes:
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