Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 86V-088 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 86V-088 covers 177 Ford vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on July 11, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V088000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BUSES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT TYPE OF STEEL TUBING IN THE INTERMEDIATE REAR SERVICE BRAKE LINES WHICH MAY LEAK OR BREAK DURING APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF A BRAKE LINE LEAKED, REAR BRAKES COULD QUIT WORKING, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix
REPLACE BRAKE LINES.
SYSTEM: HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY BUS CHASSIS WITH 255" WHEELBASES AND HYDRAULICBRAKES.
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 January 1, 1986 to February 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.