Make : FORD | Model : AEROSTAR | Year : 1990 |
Build Dates : 19890801 - 19891001 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V223000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19891227 | Date Received by ODI: 19891211 | Date Added to Database: 19900102 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 30000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS WOULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS ANDINCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR COLLISION. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL NEW DESIGN MASTER CYLINDER INCORPORATING A REDESIGNED SEAL. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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