NHTSA Recall 85V068000
NHTSA Campaign Id 85V068000; Date: May. 21, 1985
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 Ford LTD; 1985 Ford Mustang; 1985 Mercury Capri; 1985 Mercury Marquis
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 14,008
Recall Summary:
Brake booster rear shells may have reduced wall thicknesses which could cause the shell to break. Consequence of defect: repeated brake use could cause the shell to crack and the booster assembly to come apart. Service brakes capability would be totally lost without warning and could result in an accident.
How to Fix:
Inspect and if necessary replace the power brake booster assembly.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 3. 8 or 5. 0 liter engines andtandem power brake boosters. Vehicles equipped with police or taxi package option are not affected. System: power brake boosters.
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