NHTSA Recall 85V168000
NHTSA Campaign Id 85V168000; Date: Dec. 20, 1985
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Ford B Series; 1985 Ford B Series; 1984 Ford C600; 1985 Ford C600; 1984 Ford C6000; 1985 Ford C6000; 1984 Ford C700; 1985 Ford C700; 1984 Ford C7000; 1985 Ford C7000; 1984 Ford C800; 1985 Ford C800; 1984 Ford C8000; 1985 Ford C8000; 1984 Ford F Series; 1985 Ford F Series; 1984 Ford L Series; 1985 Ford L Series; 1984 Ford Ln Series; 1985 Ford Ln Series
Component: Parking Brake:driveline:air
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 51,500
Recall Summary:
The hydraulic parking brake control valve may inadvertently activate due to momentary pressure disruptions within the system and cause the parking brake to be applied, stopping or slowing the truck unexpectedly. Consequence of defect: this unexpected stopping or slowing of the truck may increase the risk of a rear end collision since the brake (stop) lights are not activated. Also, on certain road conditions this occurrence may result in loss of vehicle control which would lead to an accident.
How to Fix:
Replace the push-pull type brake control valve with new over-center cam type valves.
Recall Notes:
System: hydraulic parking brake control valve. Vehicle description: medium and heavy truck and bus chassis equipped with hydraulic brakes.
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