Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #86V023000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 86V023000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 16,000 affected units, BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:ANTI-SKID SYSTEM, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Wiring connections in an electrical connector to the master cylinder reservoir fluid level sensors were reversed and fail to indicate low fluid levels as specified by fmvss 105, hydraulic brake systems. consequence of defect: sensor will not transmit signal to brake warning light when the fluid level is less than one fourth full. without this warning signal the fluid level may decrease to the point where partial or complete loss of brake would be experienced and may lead to an accident.
Corrective Action
Re-configure wiring to the fluid level sensor connector.