NHTSA recall 93V-194 (93V194000)

parking brake recall reported November 23, 1993 - about 106 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 93V194000
Also written as: 93V-194
Reported: November 23, 1993
Vehicles affected: ~106
Component: parking brake

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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 (free at any franchised dealer)

FINAL STAGE MANUFACTURERS WILL BE INFORMED OF THIS CONDITION AND PROVIDED WITH PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS NECESSARY TO CORRECT THIS SITUATION.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-194 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford E-350 - 1994

Ford Econoline - 1994

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