Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #96V016000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V016000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 76,500 affected units, FORD/BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:SWITCH:BRAKE WARNING, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The brake system fluid level indicator lamp switch can malfunction. This does not comply with fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems."

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the brake system fluid level indicator lamp switches.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V016000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1996-01-25T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/brakes:hydraulic:switch:brake warning

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 76,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The brake system fluid level indicator lamp switch can malfunction. This does not comply with fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems."

Consequence Summary: Consequence of non-compliance: if the switch malfuntions, the brake system warning lamp will either remain illuminated continuously or fail to light as intended when the fluid level falls to a certain level. in either case, the vehicle operator would not be warned of a low brake fluid level condition.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the brake system fluid level indicator lamp switches.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-22wy_48h5_khwi

NHTSA ID: 96V016000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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