NHTSA Complaint #736091 — 1997 FORD MUSTANG PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	736091
Vehicle	1997 FORD MUSTANG
Component	PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Date Filed	November 15, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

I FEEL THAT THE MOUNTING BRACKET WHERE THE TEETH ON THE HAND/PARKING BRAKE MESH IS TOO THIN. THUS THE AMOUNT OF FRICTION CAUSED BY THE WEIGHT OF THE FUEL IN THE FUEL TANK SWAYS ENOUGH TO CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKE TO DISLODGE AND BECOME DISENGAGED. *AK

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