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Recall 93V-194

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1994 Ford E-350 and 2 other models: Parking brake (conventional).

At a glance

Campaign number
93V-194
Reported
November 23, 1993
Vehicles affected
106 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

These vehicles do not comply with fmvss 105, "hydraulic brake systems." the parking brake application force for a foot operated control system should not exceed 125 pounds to hold the vehicle on a 30% grade. Interference between the parking brake pedal and a wire harness may increase the needed pedal force to greater than 125 pounds to set the parking brake to hold the vehicle on the 30% grade.

The risk

The interference between the foot pedal and the wireharness may not allow the parking brake to fully set. If this occurs when thevehicle is parked on an incline, it may roll, causing a crash.

The fix

Final stage manufacturers will be informed of this condition and provided with parts and instructions necessary to correct this situation.

Notes from the manufacturer

System: emergency parking brake; mechanical; fmvss 105.vehicle description: full-size vans, 9600 lb. Gvw, equipped with single rearwheels and school bus preparation packages.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within an reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact ford service center at 1-[removed]. Also, contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles