NHTSA recall 90V-097 (90V097000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported May 21, 1990 - about 3,200 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 90V097000
Also written as: 90V-097
Reported: May 21, 1990
Vehicles affected: ~3,200
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

INTERCONNECTION OF RETURN LINE PLUMBING FROM HYDROBOOST STEERING GEAR MAY CAUSE LIGHT APPLICATION OF HYDROBOOST UNIT WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

INSTALL REVISED RETURN LINES AND REPLACE DAMAGED BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 90V-097 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford F Series - 1990

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