Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 90V100000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1990-05-24.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V100000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
365
Reported to NHTSA
1990-05-24
Owners notified
1990-06-20

Defect description

INCORRECT SIZE MASTER CYLINDER INSTALLED WILL PROVIDE LESS LINE PRESSURE TO WHEEL CYLINDERS FOR A GIVEN PEDAL PRESSURE.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES ORINCREASED PEDAL PRESSURE REQUIRED FOR A GIVEN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH COULDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL THE CORRECT 1.75 INCH MASTER CYLINDER.

Notes

SYSTEM: HYDROMAX POWER BRAKE ASSEMBLIES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Ford B Series1990
Ford F Series1990

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.