Recalls › 93V146000

NHTSA recall 93V146000

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

Ford F53

Reported Sep 13, 199317,400 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt May 1, 1989 – Mar 1, 1993

The defect

Brake lines in the engine compartment are routed too near the left exhaust manifold, causing the brake fluid to overheat.

The risk

Brake fluid loses viscosity when it overheats, causingloss of brakes or increased vehicle stopping distance which may result in anaccident.

The remedy

Ford will install a heat shield and brake line insulation on engine compartment brake lines.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford F53
19891990199119921993

Notes

System: brakes.vehicle description: f super duty motorhome chassis model code f-53.note: if your vehicle IS presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy IS not provided in a reasonable time and free ofcharge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact ford customer service division at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.