NHTSA recall 89V-223 (89V223000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported December 11, 1989 - about 30,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 89V223000
Also written as: 89V-223
Reported: December 11, 1989
Vehicles affected: ~30,000
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

INSTALL NEW DESIGN MASTER CYLINDER INCORPORATING A REDESIGNED SEAL.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 89V-223 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford Aerostar - 1990

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