NHTSA recall 85V168000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 85V168000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1985-12-20 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR |
| Units potentially affected | 51500 |
What is wrong
THE HYDRAULIC PARKING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE MAY INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATE DUE TO MOMENTARY PRESSURE DISRUPTIONS WITHIN THE SYSTEM AND CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKE TO BE APPLIED, STOPPING OR SLOWING THE TRUCK UNEXPECTEDLY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS UNEXPECTED STOPPING OR SLOWING OF THE TRUCK MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A REAR END COLLISION SINCE THE BRAKE (STOP) LIGHTS ARE NOT ACTIVATED. ALSO, ON CERTAIN ROAD CONDITIONS THIS OCCURRENCE MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH WOULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
The remedy
REPLACE THE PUSH-PULL TYPE BRAKE CONTROL VALVE WITH NEW OVER-CENTER CAM TYPE VALVES.
Notes
SYSTEM: HYDRAULIC PARKING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM AND HEAVY TRUCK AND BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES.
| 1984 FORD B SERIES | Built 1983-08-01 to 1985-06-01. |
|---|---|
| 1985 FORD B SERIES | Built 1983-08-01 to 1985-06-01. |
| 1984 FORD C600 | Built 1983-08-01 to 1985-06-01. |
| 1985 FORD C600 | Built 1983-08-01 to 1985-06-01. |
| 1984 FORD C6000 | Built 1983-08-01 to 1985-06-01. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 1985 FORD C6000 | Built 1983-08-01 to 1985-06-01. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 1984 FORD C700 | Built 1983-08-01 to 1985-06-01. |
| 1985 FORD C700 | Built 1983-08-01 to 1985-06-01. |
| 1984 FORD C7000 | Built 1983-08-01 to 1985-06-01. |
| 1985 FORD C7000 | Built 1983-08-01 to 1985-06-01. |
| 1984 FORD C800 | Built 1983-08-01 to 1985-06-01. |
| 1985 FORD C800 | Built 1983-08-01 to 1985-06-01. |
| 1984 FORD C8000 | Built 1983-08-01 to 1985-06-01. |
| 1985 FORD C8000 | Built 1983-08-01 to 1985-06-01. |
| 1984 FORD F SERIES | Built 1983-08-01 to 1985-06-01. |
| 1985 FORD F SERIES | Built 1983-08-01 to 1985-06-01. |
| 1984 FORD L SERIES | Built 1983-08-01 to 1985-06-01. |
| 1985 FORD L SERIES | Built 1983-08-01 to 1985-06-01. |
| 1984 FORD LN SERIES | Built 1983-08-01 to 1985-06-01. |
| 1985 FORD LN SERIES | Built 1983-08-01 to 1985-06-01. |
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