NHTSA recall 96V-024 (96V024001)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported February 5, 1996 - about 108,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V024001
Also written as: 96V-024
Reported: February 5, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~108,000
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

THE STUDS WHICH ATTACH THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY CAN DEVELOP STRESS CORROSION CRACKING AFTER BEING OPERATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOCATION.

Why it is dangerous

IF A CRACK OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH STUDS FRACTURING. THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VACUUM BOOSTER, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, PREVENTING THE SERVICE BRAKES FROM ACTIVATING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-024 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford Explorer - 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994

Ford Ranger - 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.