Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 84V-123 · Ford and Mercury vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 84V-123 covers 14,998 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on October 10, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V123000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE BRAKE LINE MAY BE POSITIONED TOO CLOSE TO AN ENGINE BRACKET. NORMAL ENGINE MOVEMENTS MAY CAUSE THE BRACKET TO RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE LINE.
The fix
THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE INSPECTED AND REROUTED IF NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTIONAND TURBO 1.6 LITER ENGINES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE LINE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE BRAKE LINE WEARS ENOUGH THAT BRAKE FLUID LEAKSFROM THE LINE, THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE MAY INCREASE. THE DETERIORATION INBRAKING PERFORMANCE FROM A FLUID LEAK COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT SHOULD ALERT DRIVER TO FLUID LOSS. INCREASEDBRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL OR SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL ACTION MAY ALSO OCCUR.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 1983 to June 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.