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1999 Ford F-350 recall: parking brake

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on May 15, 1998. It covers about 11,200 vehicles.

vehicles affected
11,200
reported
May 15, 1998
owners notified
Jun 1, 1998
related complaints
78

Parking brake

What is wrong
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."
Risk
This could allow a vehicle to roll on an incline, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Remedy
Dealers will burnish the parking brake using a specified procedure.

Recall number 98V101000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 78 complaints about brakes problems.

1999 Ford F-350

Questions about recall 98V101000

Is there a recall on the 1999 Ford F-350 parking brake?

Yes. Recall 98V101000, reported on May 15, 1998, covers about 11,200 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V101000?

Dealers will burnish the parking brake using a specified procedure.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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