FORD F650 2000: PARKING BRAKE
| Make : FORD | Model : F650 | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 1999-03-15 - 1999-09-14 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V267000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1999-11-30 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-09-27 | Date Added to Database: 1999-10-18 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99S29 | ||
| Component: PARKING BRAKE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5125 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDROMAX HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS. THE PARK BRAKE WARNING LAMP CIRCUITRY DOES NOT INCLUDE A PROVISION FOR A PARK BRAKE WARNING LAMP CHECK FUNCTION. THEREFORE, THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." |
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Consequence:
THE CHECK LAMP FUNCTION OF THE PARK BRAKE WARNING LAMP IS INTENDED TO ILLUMINATE THE LAMP WHEN THE IGNTION KEY IS TURNED TO THE RUN POSITION. THE PARK BRAKE WARNING LAMP CHECK FUNCTION WAS NOT INCORPORATED INTO THE MODULE WHICH CONTROLS THIS FEATURE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED MODULE WHICH INCORPORATES THE PARK BRAKE CHECK LAMP FUNCTION. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 105 | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 1999.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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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