FORD 2000: PARKING BRAKE

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 WARNI…

Recall #: 99V267000

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Ford recalled VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDROMAX HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS. ….

FORD 2000: PARKING BRAKE was recalled by Ford in September 27, 1999. Reason: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDROMAX HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS. THE PARK BRAKE WARN…. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED MODULE WHICH INCORPORATES THE PARK BRAKE CHECK LAMP FUNCTI…. Verify recall #99V267000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Ford issued this NHTSA recall-VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDROMAX HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS. THE PARK BRAKE WARN….

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agency class: September 27, 1999
reported

Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #99V267000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from NHTSA - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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."

Reason for recall

Hazard

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.

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	99V267000
Date reported	September 27, 1999
Date initiated	September 27, 1999
Recalling firm	Ford
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

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

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on September 27, 1999. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 99V267000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

Nationwide recalls with similar severity or category timing

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Similar severity · nearest report date

Same archive severity grade, closest by report date among other firms and states.

FORD,LINCOLN 2000: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHO… 1999-09-20 SUBARU 2000: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER… 1999-09-17 BUICK 2000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POW… 1999-08-27 SATURN 2000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FO… 1999-08-24

Similar Vehicles · nearest report date

Same product category, closest by report date among other firms and states (deduped against the severity set).

CHEVROLET,OLDSMOBILE,PONTIAC 2000: FUEL S… 1999-09-29 SATURN 2000: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE 1999-10-20 CHEVROLET,PONTIAC 2000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL 1999-10-21 SATURN 2000: STRUCTURE:BODY 1999-10-27

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