MERCURY CAPRI 1976: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 75V093000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCURY | CAPRI | 1976 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1975-05-15 | 1975-05-19 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 44890
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
FORD CAMPAIGN NO 160.PRODUCED FROM APRIL 1, 1974 TO FEBRUARY 7, 1975.POSSIBILITY THAT THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES MAY DEVELOP LATERAL SPLITS IN THE OUTERCOVER OF THE HOSE.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE SPLITS MAY EVENTUALLY RESULTIN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE AND LOSS OF FRONT SERVICE BRAKES.REAR BRAKES WILLREMAIN OPERATIONAL.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING WITH IMPROVED TYPEHOSE'.
