Ford 1986 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled July 11, 1986 · NHTSA recall 86V088000 · Ford
Remedy
REPLACE BRAKE LINES.
Units
177 units
Description
BUSES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT TYPE OF STEEL TUBING IN THE INTERMEDIATE REAR SERVICE BRAKE LINES WHICH MAY LEAK OR BREAK DURING APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF A BRAKE LINE LEAKED, REAR BRAKES COULD QUIT WORKING, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
What to do
REPLACE BRAKE LINES.
Product
Ford B700 · Ford B7000
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →