Key Takeaway

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:METALLIC by FORD MOTOR COMPANY was recalled on March 23, 1995. What to do: DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE BRAKE TUBES.

NHTSA Ongoing

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:METALLIC

Recalled: March 23, 1995 ~8,100 units affected 95V052

Description

IN SOME OF THE VEHICLES, BRAKE TUBES WERE MISROUTED BETWEEN THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT AND RESULTS IN EXCEEDING THE ALLOWABLE STOPPING DISTANCES AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." IN ADDITION, SEALS WITHIN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD BE ABRADED BY THIS CONDITION OVER TIME RESULTING IN AN INTERNAL LEAK AND A FURTHER REDUCTION IN BRAKE PERFORMANCE.

Injuries / Consequence

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: STOPPING DISTANCES COULD BE LONGER THAN INTENDED RESULTING IN INCREASED POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE BRAKE TUBES.

Products Affected

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Company Information

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.

What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE BRAKE TUBES.

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