Service brakes, hydraulic: power assistRecall 90V-097 · 1989–1990 Ford F Series
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 90V-097 covers 3,200 1989–1990 Ford F Series for a service brakes, hydraulic: power assist problem, reported to NHTSA on May 21, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V097000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
INTERCONNECTION OF RETURN LINE PLUMBING FROM HYDROBOOST STEERING GEAR MAY CAUSE LIGHT APPLICATION OF HYDROBOOST UNIT WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN DRAGGING BRAKES, BRAKE FADE, ORPREMATURE WEAR AND/OR HEAT DAMAGE TO BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS, REDUCING BRAKINGEFFICIENCY WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
INSTALL REVISED RETURN LINES AND REPLACE DAMAGED BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
SYSTEM: POWER BRAKE - POWER STEERING GEAR RETURN LINE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: F SUPER DUTY MOTOR HOME CHASSIS AND F SUPER DUTY COMMERCIALCHASSIS.
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 May 1, 1989 to February 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.