FORD AEROSTAR 1990: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 89V223000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | AEROSTAR | 1990 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1989-12-27 | 1989-12-11 | 1990-01-02 |
Production Dates: 1989-08-01 - 1989-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 30000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THIS WOULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS ANDINCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR COLLISION.
INSTALL NEW DESIGN MASTER CYLINDER INCORPORATING A REDESIGNED SEAL.
SYSTEM: BRAKES, MASTER CYLINDER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK, VAN.
