NHTSA recall 86V088000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 86V088000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1986-07-11 |
| Owners notified | 1986-07-02 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Units potentially affected | 177 |
What is wrong
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.
The remedy
REPLACE BRAKE LINES.
Notes
SYSTEM: HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY BUS CHASSIS WITH 255" WHEELBASES AND HYDRAULICBRAKES.
| 1986 FORD B700 | Built 1986-01-01 to 1986-02-01. |
|---|---|
| 1986 FORD B7000 | Built 1986-01-01 to 1986-02-01. |
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