Recall
Ford Club Wagon — 96V214000
NHTSA ID
96V214000
Make
Ford
Model
Club Wagon
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1996-10-28
Component
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Units Affected
53,400
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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."
Consequence
THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AFTER BEING PARKED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.