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NHTSARecalled May 21, 1990 · #90V097000

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:HYDROBOOST UNIT

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

INTERCONNECTION OF RETURN LINE PLUMBING FROM HYDROBOOST STEERING GEAR MAY CAUSE LIGHT APPLICATION OF HYDROBOOST UNIT WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL. THIS COULD RESULT IN DRAGGING BRAKES, BRAKE FADE, ORPREMATURE WEAR AND/OR HEAT DAMAGE TO BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS, REDUCING BRAKINGEFFICIENCY WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:HYDROBOOST UNIT
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

INSTALL REVISED RETURN LINES AND REPLACE DAMAGED BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

View the official CPSC notice