NHTSA Recall # | 26522 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 87V141000 |
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Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | RANGER |
Model Year | 1988 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Date of notification | 11/09/87 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/07/87 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/07/87 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 04/09/87 |
Report created | 15/09/87 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 141 |
Defect summary | Trucks were built with incorrect rear brake assemblies. Consequence of defect: a tendency for rear brake lockup would exist particularly during heavy brake applicaion with a lightly loaded truck. Also, increased stopping distance would be required if the brake modulation (pumping the brakes) is used to control the vehicle during a hard brake stop. |
Consequence summary | |
Corrective action | Replace rear brake assemblies. |
Recall notes | System: rear brake assembly. Vehicle description: regular cab pickup trucks equipped with limited slip rearaxles. |