OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

86V088000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Reported Jul 11, 1986 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Summary

BUSES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT TYPE OF STEEL TUBING IN THE INTERMEDIATE REAR SERVICE BRAKE LINES WHICH MAY LEAK OR BREAK DURING APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF A BRAKE LINE LEAKED, REAR BRAKES COULD QUIT WORKING, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

REPLACE BRAKE LINES.

Notes

SYSTEM: HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY BUS CHASSIS WITH 255" WHEELBASES AND HYDRAULICBRAKES.

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