Recall
Ford Aerostar — 94V239000
NHTSA ID
94V239000
Make
Ford
Model
Aerostar
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1994-12-01
Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Units Affected
9,400
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE SPARE TIRE SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE CAN CONTACT THE BRAKE LINES ON THE REAR AXLE IF IT IS MOUNTED IN THE UNDERBODY SPARE TIRE CARRIER. SUCH CONTACT COULD RESULT IN FRACTURE OF A REAR BRAKE LINE.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN REDUCED VEHICLE BRAKE CAPABILITY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LOWER PROFILE MINI-SPARE TIRE ON THE EXISTING MINI-SPARE WHEEL. THE NEW TIRE WILL ALLOW THE MINI-SPARE TO BE INSTALLED WITH APPROPRIATE CLEARANCES IN THE UNDERBODY SPARE TIRE CARRIER.