NHTSA recall 98V-101 (98V101000)

parking brake recall reported May 15, 1998 - about 11,200 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V101000
Also written as: 98V-101
Reported: May 15, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~11,200
Component: parking brake

What is being recalled

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."

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD ALLOW A VEHICLE TO ROLL ON AN INCLINE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL BURNISH THE PARKING BRAKE USING A SPECIFIED PROCEDURE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-101 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford F-350 - 1999

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