Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL
96V214000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 02/12/1996 to 05/08/1996V (Vehicle)5340012/04/1996MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY10/28/199610/31/1996571105
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryThe vehicle may roll after being parked increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Corrective SummaryDealers will adjust the parking brake system on the affected vehicles.
NotesOwner 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.