Vehicle recall 89V223000 · December 11, 1989
1990 Ford Aerostar
Inability to maintain pressure in the secondary system of the master cylinder (controls braking of rear wheels) could increase brake pedal travel and reduce brake performance at…
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- Summary
- Inability to maintain pressure in the secondary system of the master cylinder (controls braking of rear wheels) could increase brake pedal travel and reduce brake performance at temperatures less than 40 degrees.
- Consequence
- This would cause reduced braking effectiveness andincreased stopping distance that could result in a crash or collision.
- Remedy
- Install new design master cylinder incorporating a redesigned seal.
- Notes
- System: brakes, master cylinder.vehicle description: truck, van.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V223000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 11, 1989
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- December 27, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 30,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Aerostar (1990): 1990
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