Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #93V146000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 93V146000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 17,400 affected units, BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:FITTINGS:METALLIC, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Brake lines in the engine compartment are routed too near the left exhaust manifold, causing the brake fluid to overheat.

Corrective Action

Ford will install a heat shield and brake line insulation on engine compartment brake lines.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 93V146000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1993-09-13T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:hydraulic:fittings:metallic

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 17,400

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Brake lines in the engine compartment are routed too near the left exhaust manifold, causing the brake fluid to overheat.

Consequence Summary: Brake fluid loses viscosity when it overheats, causingloss of brakes or increased vehicle stopping distance which may result in anaccident.

Corrective Action: Ford will install a heat shield and brake line insulation on engine compartment brake lines.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 93V146000

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Created At: 1741512641

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