- Release Date:
- Applicable Country:
- USA
- NHTSA Campaign Number:
- 87V141000
- Manufacturer:
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Component(s):
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- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Summary
TRUCKS WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A TENDENCY FOR REAR BRAKE LOCKUP WOULD EXIST PARTICULARLY DURING HEAVY BRAKE APPLICAION WITH A LIGHTLY LOADED TRUCK. ALSO, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD BE REQUIRED IF THE BRAKE MODULATION (PUMPING THE BRAKES) IS USED TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE DURING A HARD BRAKE STOP.
Remedy
REPLACE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES.
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REGULAR CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH LIMITED SLIP REARAXLES.