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NHTSARecalled Dec 11, 1989 · #89V223000

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:MASTER CYLINDER:PISTONS:CUPS:SPRI

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. THIS WOULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS ANDINCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR COLLISION.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:MASTER CYLINDER:PISTONS:CUPS:SPRI
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

INSTALL NEW DESIGN MASTER CYLINDER INCORPORATING A REDESIGNED SEAL.

View the official CPSC notice