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NHTSA recall 84V123000

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Ford Escort and 2 more

Reported Oct 10, 198414,998 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Oct 1, 1983 – Jun 1, 1984

The defect

The brake line may be positioned too close to an engine bracket. Normal engine movements may cause the bracket to rub against the brake line.

The remedy

The brake line will be inspected and rerouted if necessary.

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Vehicles in this recall

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with electronic fuel injectionand turbo 1.6 liter engines.system: service brakes; brake line.consequences of defect: if the brake line wears enough that brake fluid leaksfrom the line, the vehicle stopping distance may increase. The deterioration inbraking performance from a fluid leak could result in an accident.note: the brake warning light should alert driver to fluid loss. Increasedbrake pedal travel or spongy brake pedal action may also occur.