Make : FORD | Model : F350 | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : 19980126 - 19980424 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V101000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19980601 | Date Received by ODI: 19980515 | Date Added to Database: 19980520 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: PARKING BRAKE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 11200 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPER DUTY SINGLE REAR WHEEL PICKUP TRUCKS. THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM, WHEN ENGAGED WITH A FORCE OF 125 POUNDS APPLIED TO THE PARK BRAKE FOOT CONTROL, MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLES ON A 20 DEGREE GRADE. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD ALLOW A VEHICLE TO ROLL ON AN INCLINE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL BURNISH THE PARKING BRAKE USING A SPECIFIED PROCEDURE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 105 | |
Notes:
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