recall information
Recall number
REC-002757
PRA number
2005/7779
Campaign number
SRCC325/A
Original published date
make and model information
Make
Ford
Model
JH Econovan
Affected units
846
Identifying features
JCOAAASGMD4A41235 to JCOAAASHMD4Y42075 and JCOAAASGME4A41229 to JCOAAASGME4Y42074
What are the defects?
Potential exists for a park brake bracket within the rear brake assembly to crack, particularly where the parking brake is used frequently or with excessive force.
What are the hazards?
Should the park brake bracket within the rear brake assembly crack, the potential exists for it to dislodge and become wedged within the brake mechjanism, causing the rear brake/wheels to lock without warnings, causing vehicle to skid
What should consumers do?
Owners will be contacted by mail. For further information contact an authorised Ford dealer or Ford's Customer Relationship Centre on 13 36 73.
Supplier details
Ford Motor Company of Australia Ltd
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
