Ford 1989–1990 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled June 25, 1990 · NHTSA recall 90V121000 · Ford
Hazard
IN THE EVENT OF PRESSURE LOSS IN THE SUPPLY RESERVOIR,A DEFECTIVE CHECK VALVE WOULD ALLOW PRESSURE EQUALIZATION BETWEEN PRIMARY ANDSECONDARY SERVICE RESERVOIRS, PRESENTING THE POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OR ABSENCE OFFRONT BRAKING ABILITY, WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL REVISED DESIGN SECONDARY SERVICE RESERVOIR CHECK VALVE COMPONENTS.
Units
15,260 units
Description
SECONDARY SERVICE RESERVOIR AIR CHECK VALVES MAY NOT SEAT PROPERLY DUE TO A MECHANICAL INTERFERENCE CONDITION BETWEEN A CIRCULAR BRASS GUIDE AND THE WALL OF A CYLINDRICAL FERRULE IN WHICH THE BRASS GUIDE IS INTENDED TO MOVE FREELY.
What to do
INSTALL REVISED DESIGN SECONDARY SERVICE RESERVOIR CHECK VALVE COMPONENTS.
Product
Ford L8000 · Ford L9000 · Ford LA9000 · Ford LL9000 · Ford LN7000 · Ford LN8000 · Ford LN9000 · Ford LNT8000 · Ford LNT9000 · Ford LS8000 · Ford LS9000 · Ford LT8000 · Ford LT9000 · Ford LTA9000 · Ford LTL9000 · Ford LTS8000 · Ford LTS9000
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →