Recall 96V-214
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1996 Ford Club Wagon and 1 other model: Parking brake (conventional).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-214
- Reported
- October 28, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 53,400 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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 risk
The vehicle may roll after being parked increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
The fix
Dealers will adjust the parking brake system on the affected vehicles.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Ford Club Wagon 1996
- Ford Econoline 1996