Recall
Ford F Series — 90V097000
NHTSA ID
90V097000
Make
Ford
Model
F Series
Years Affected
1989
Recall Date
1990-05-21
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Units Affected
3,200
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
INTERCONNECTION OF RETURN LINE PLUMBING FROM HYDROBOOST STEERING GEAR MAY CAUSE LIGHT APPLICATION OF HYDROBOOST UNIT WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN DRAGGING BRAKES, BRAKE FADE, ORPREMATURE WEAR AND/OR HEAT DAMAGE TO BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS, REDUCING BRAKINGEFFICIENCY WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL REVISED RETURN LINES AND REPLACE DAMAGED BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS.