Recall
Ford Aerostar — 89V223000
NHTSA ID
89V223000
Make
Ford
Model
Aerostar
Years Affected
1990
Recall Date
1989-12-11
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Units Affected
30,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
INABILITY TO MAINTAIN PRESSURE IN THE SECONDARY SYSTEM OF THE MASTER CYLINDER (CONTROLS BRAKING OF REAR WHEELS) COULD INCREASE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND REDUCE BRAKE PERFORMANCE AT TEMPERATURES LESS THAN 40 DEGREES.
Consequence
THIS WOULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS ANDINCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR COLLISION.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW DESIGN MASTER CYLINDER INCORPORATING A REDESIGNED SEAL.