Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #00V075000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V075000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 436,200 affected units, FORD/REAR BRAKE VALVE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles not equipped with the anti-lock braking system (abs). a pressure conscious reducing valve (pcrv) in the rear brakes may be subject to corrosion and result in malfunction, when operated in areas that use salt compounds on the roadway for de-icing or dust control.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install improved pcrv's in the rear brake system. this recall was expanded in september 2000 to include 1999 and 2000 ford contour, mercury mystique and cougar vehicles.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V075000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2000-03-09T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/rear brake valve
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 436,200

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 00S03
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles not equipped with the anti-lock braking system (abs). a pressure conscious reducing valve (pcrv) in the rear brakes may be subject to corrosion and result in malfunction, when operated in areas that use salt compounds on the roadway for de-icing or dust control.
Consequence Summary: If both pcrv's malfunction, vehicle handling could be adversely affected during braking as a result of the rear wheels locking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install improved pcrv's in the rear brake system. this recall was expanded in september 2000 to include 1999 and 2000 ford contour, mercury mystique and cougar vehicles.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-wvnp-7uvf~46g6
NHTSA ID: 00V075000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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