Make : FORD | Model : F SERIES CHASSIS | Year : 1989 |
Build Dates : 19890501 - 19900801 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V190000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19910109 | Date Received by ODI: 19901109 | Date Added to Database: 19901129 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
LOWER END OF BRAKE ROD, WHICH CONNECTS BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO BELL CRANK OF POWER BRAKE ASSEBLY, MAY HAVE INADEQUATE WALL THICKNESS. |
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Consequence:
BELLCRANK WALL COULD FRACTURE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ANDRESULT IN LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKING CAPABILITY WITH POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL NEW BRAKE ROD WITHW ADEQUATE WALL THICKNESS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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