1996 FORD CLUB WAGON RECALL - #96V214000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : CONVENTIONAL
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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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1996 FORD CLUB WAGON |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
2/12/1996 - 5/8/1996 |
| Recalled on |
10/31/1996 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
12/4/1996 |
| # Affected |
53,400 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AFTER BEING PARKED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. |
| 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. |
| See also |
1996 FORD CLUB WAGON Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Jun 17, 1997 - 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, CODE P030X, WITH NO DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINT. *TW
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