Make : FORD | Model : RANGER | Year : 1988 |
Build Dates : 19870701 - 19870701 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V141000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19870911 | Date Received by ODI: 19870904 | Date Added to Database: 19870915 |
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 | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 141 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
TRUCKS WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A TENDENCY FOR REAR BRAKE LOCKUP WOULD EXIST PARTICULARLY DURING HEAVY BRAKE APPLICAION WITH A LIGHTLY LOADED TRUCK. ALSO, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD BE REQUIRED IF THE BRAKE MODULATION (PUMPING THE BRAKES) IS USED TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE DURING A HARD BRAKE STOP. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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