Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #02V101000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V101000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 250,283 affected units, FORD/BRAKE LINES, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
On certain minivans originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. during assembly, some brake lines were installed in a twisted position, causing contact with the dash panel insulator above the catalytic converter. this contact could abrade the brake line corrosion protection, consequently, salt or water absorbed in the dash panel insulator would promote corrosion. this corrosion could ultimately lead to a leak in the brake line.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the brake line for corrosion and clearance conditions. a brake line that is not corroded will be repositioned. a brake line that is corroded or leaking will be replaced with a nylon coated brake line and secured using three retaining clips to assure clearance from the insulator. owner notification began may 10, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.