Foundation components: master cylinderRecall 89V-223 · 1990 Ford Aerostar
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 89V-223 covers 30,000 1990 Ford Aerostar for a foundation components: master cylinder problem, reported to NHTSA on December 11, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V223000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
INABILITY TO MAINTAIN PRESSURE IN THE SECONDARY SYSTEM OF THE MASTER CYLINDER (CONTROLS BRAKING OF REAR WHEELS) COULD INCREASE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND REDUCE BRAKE PERFORMANCE AT TEMPERATURES LESS THAN 40 DEGREES.
The risk
THIS WOULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS ANDINCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR COLLISION.
The fix
INSTALL NEW DESIGN MASTER CYLINDER INCORPORATING A REDESIGNED SEAL.
SYSTEM: BRAKES, MASTER CYLINDER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK, VAN.
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 August 1, 1989 to October 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.