Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #85V168000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85V168000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 51,500 affected units, EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:AIR:VALVE:CONTROL, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The hydraulic parking brake control valve may inadvertently activate due to momentary pressure disruptions within the system and cause the parking brake to be applied, stopping or slowing the truck unexpectedly. consequence of defect: this unexpected stopping or slowing of the truck may increase the risk of a rear end collision since the brake (stop) lights are not activated. also, on certain road conditions this occurrence may result in loss of vehicle control which would lead to an accident.

Corrective Action

Replace the push-pull type brake control valve with new over-center cam type valves.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 85V168000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 1985-12-20T00:00:00
Subject: Emergency parking brake:air:valve:control
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 51,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: The hydraulic parking brake control valve may inadvertently activate due to momentary pressure disruptions within the system and cause the parking brake to be applied, stopping or slowing the truck unexpectedly. consequence of defect: this unexpected stopping or slowing of the truck may increase the risk of a rear end collision since the brake (stop) lights are not activated. also, on certain road conditions this occurrence may result in loss of vehicle control which would lead to an accident.
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: Replace the push-pull type brake control valve with new over-center cam type valves.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-c3u4.xt5j-gbv9
NHTSA ID: 85V168000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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