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Recall 90V-097

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1990 Ford F Series: Service brakes, hydraulic (power assist).

At a glance

Campaign number
90V-097
Reported
May 21, 1990
Vehicles affected
3,200 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Interconnection of return line plumbing from hydroboost steering gear may cause light application of hydroboost unit without applying brake pedal.

The risk

This could result in dragging brakes, brake fade, orpremature wear and/or heat damage to brake system components, reducing brakingefficiency which could result in an accident.

The fix

Install revised return lines and replace damaged brake system components.

Notes from the manufacturer

System: power brake - power steering gear return line.vehicle description: f super duty motor home chassis and f super duty commercialchassis.

Affected vehicles