Make : FORD | Model : RANGER | Year : 1991 |
Build Dates : 19910301 - 19931101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V024001 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19960322 | Date Received by ODI: 19960205 | Date Added to Database: 19960229 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 108000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE STUDS WHICH ATTACH THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY CAN DEVELOP STRESS CORROSION CRACKING AFTER BEING OPERATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOCATION. |
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Consequence:
IF A CRACK OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH STUDS FRACTURING. THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VACUUM BOOSTER, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, PREVENTING THE SERVICE BRAKES FROM ACTIVATING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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