NHTSA Recall 86V023000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V023000; Date: Feb. 10, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1986 Lincoln Continental; 1986 Lincoln Mark Vii
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 16,000
Recall Summary:
Wiring connections in an electrical connector to the master cylinder reservoir fluid level sensors were reversed and fail to indicate low fluid levels as specified by fmvss 105, hydraulic brake systems. Consequence of defect: sensor will not transmit signal to brake warning light when the fluid level is less than one fourth full. Without this warning signal the fluid level may decrease to the point where partial or complete loss of brake would be experienced and may lead to an accident.
How to Fix:
Re-configure wiring to the fluid level sensor connector.
Recall Notes:
System: brake fluid indicator/fmvss 105. Vehicle description: passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 20, 1986
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