NHTSA recall 95V-058 (95V058000)

parking brake recall reported March 22, 1995 - about 290 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 95V058000
Also written as: 95V-058
Reported: March 22, 1995
Vehicles affected: ~290
Component: parking brake

What is being recalled

THE PARKING BRAKE FRONT CABLES WERE BUILT LONGER THAN APPROPRIATE THAT REDUCES THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PARKING BRAKE IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND FAILS TO FULLY COMPLY WITH ALL THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS."

Why it is dangerous

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM ON A SEVERE GRADE MAY BE DIMINISHED.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 95V-058 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford Econoline - 1995

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