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NHTSARecalled Sep 27, 1999 · #99V267000

FORD/FMVSS 105/PARK BRAKE WARNING LAMP

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDROMAX HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS. THE PARK BRAKE WARNING LAMP CIRCUITRY DOES NOT INCLUDE A PROVISION FOR A PARK BRAKE WARNING LAMP CHECK FUNCTION. THEREFORE, THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE CHECK LAMP FUNCTION OF THE PARK BRAKE WARNING LAMP IS INTENDED TO ILLUMINATE THE LAMP WHEN THE IGNTION KEY IS TURNED TO THE RUN POSITION. THE PARK BRAKE WARNING LAMP CHECK FUNCTION WAS NOT INCORPORATED INTO THE MODULE WHICH CONTROLS THIS FEATURE.

Product details

Product
FORD/FMVSS 105/PARK BRAKE WARNING LAMP
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED MODULE WHICH INCORPORATES THE PARK BRAKE CHECK LAMP FUNCTION.

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