Parking brake: conventionalRecall 86V-054 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 86V-054 covers 1,250 Ford vehicles for a parking brake: conventional problem, reported to NHTSA on April 14, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V054000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED STEEL ROLLERS USED IN THE REAR WHEEL PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM CAUSES THE ROLLERS TO BECOME BRITTLE AND MAY FRACTURE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ROLLERS COULD FRACTURE WHEN THE PARKING BRAKES ARE SET, RESULTING IN REDUCTION OR COMPLETE LOSS OF PARKING BRAKE HOLDING CAPABILITY, WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE WEDGE BETWEEN ROLLERS AND ROLLERS ASSEMBLIES.
SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHASSIS CABS EQUIPPED WITH STANDARD AIR OVER HYDRAULIC BRAKES.
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 July 1, 1985 to February 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.