NATIONAL VAN ECONOLINE 1996: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
| Make : NATIONAL VAN | Model : ECONOLINE | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 1996-02-12 - 1996-05-08 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V214000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1996-12-04 | Date Received by ODI: 1996-10-28 | Date Added to Database: 1996-10-31 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 53400 | ||
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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." |
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Consequence:
THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AFTER BEING PARKED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. |
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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: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. |
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