THE SERVICE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS NOT PROPERLY ASSEMBLED OR COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY THE EVACUATION
— Recall Campaign #92V132002
THE SERVICE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS NOT PROPERLY ASSEMBLED OR COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY THE EVACUATION AND FILLING OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 3,500 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
92V132002
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 21, 1992 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 92V132002 |
| Units affected: | 3,500 |
- Description:
- THE SERVICE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS NOT PROPERLY ASSEMBLED OR COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY THE EVACUATION AND FILLING OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT.
- Consequeces:
- THIS CAN RESULT IN A PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE DUE TOINTERNAL MASTER CYLINDER LEAKAGE WHICH CAN CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKING ON TWO OF THEFOUR WHEELS. IF THIS OCCURS, THERE WOULD BE INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, HIGHERPEDAL EFFORTS AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
- Corrective action:
- A NEW BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WILL BE INSTALLED.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: BRAKES: MASTER CYLINDER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS.