NHTSA Recall 87V141000
NHTSA Campaign Id 87V141000; Date: Sep. 4, 1987
Recalled Vehicles:
1988 Ford Ranger
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 141
Recall Summary:
Trucks were built with incorrect rear brake assemblies. Consequence of defect: a tendency for rear brake lockup would exist particularly during heavy brake applicaion with a lightly loaded truck. Also, increased stopping distance would be required if the brake modulation (pumping the brakes) is used to control the vehicle during a hard brake stop.
How to Fix:
Replace rear brake assemblies.
Recall Notes:
System: rear brake assembly. Vehicle description: regular cab pickup trucks equipped with limited slip rearaxles.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 11, 1987
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