NHTSA Recall 81V084000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V084000; Date: Jul. 7, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Ford Escort; 1982 Ford EXP; 1982 Mercury LN7; 1981 Mercury Lynx
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 4,338
Recall Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with power brake boosters have front and rear shells that may have been improperly joined. Improperly joined booster shells may separate either partially or completely during brake application.
How to Fix:
All defective boosters will be replaced at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with power brake boosters. System: service brakes; power brake booster. Consequences of defect: this separation may result in total loss of the servicebrakes without prior warning, loss of vehicle control, and possibly, anaccident. Note: owner is advised to contact dealer immediately to find out whether thedefect was corrected prior to vehicle purchase. The vehicle should not bedriven until the problem is corrected.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 26, 1981
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