NHTSA Recall 84V123000
NHTSA Campaign Id 84V123000; Date: Oct. 10, 1984
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Ford Escort; 1984 Mercury LN7; 1984 Mercury Lynx
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 14,998
Recall Summary:
The brake line may be positioned too close to an engine bracket. Normal engine movements may cause the bracket to rub against the brake line.
How to Fix:
The brake line will be inspected and rerouted if necessary.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with electronic fuel injectionand turbo 1. 6 liter engines. System: service brakes; brake line. Consequences of defect: if the brake line wears enough that brake fluid leaksfrom the line, the vehicle stopping distance may increase. The deterioration inbraking performance from a fluid leak could result in an accident. Note: the brake warning light should alert driver to fluid loss. Increasedbrake pedal travel or spongy brake pedal action may also occur.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 26, 1984
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