FORD ECONOLINE 1996: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V214000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | ECONOLINE | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-12-04 | 1996-10-28 | 1996-10-31 |
Production Dates: 1996-02-12 - 1996-05-08
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 53400
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 105
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.
