NHTSA Recall 85V025000
NHTSA Campaign Id 85V025000; Date: Mar. 11, 1985
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 Ford Thunderbird; 1985 Mercury Cougar
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 3,508
Recall Summary:
Brake master cylinders may have improperly anodized internal surfaces causing accelerated wear of a piston seal. Consequence of defect: one portion of the split brake system would become ineffective resulting in increased stopping distance which may cause an accident. Driver would be warned by increased pedal travel and the brake warning light.
How to Fix:
Master cylinders built on January 9, 1985 will be replaced.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger cars. System: brake master cylinder.
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