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NHTSA recall 96V016000

Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › Lamp

Ford Taurus and 1 more

Reported Jan 25, 199676,500 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Jun 1, 1995 – Sep 1, 1995

The defect

The brake system fluid level indicator lamp switch can malfunction. This does not comply with fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems."

The risk

Consequence of non-compliance: if the switch malfuntions, the brake system warning lamp will either remain illuminated continuously or fail to light as intended when the fluid level falls to a certain level. in either case, the vehicle operator would not be warned of a low brake fluid level condition.

The remedy

Dealers will replace the brake system fluid level indicator lamp switches.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford Taurus
1996
Mercury Sable
1996

Notes

System: brakes; hydraulic; switch; brake warning; fmvss no. 105.Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.