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Ford F-53 Recall 93V146: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 93V146, reported September 13, 1993, 17,400 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 93V146FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
BRAKE LINES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ARE ROUTED TOO NEAR THE LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, CAUSING THE BRAKE FLUID TO OVERHEAT.
Risk
BRAKE FLUID LOSES VISCOSITY WHEN IT OVERHEATS, CAUSINGLOSS OF BRAKES OR INCREASED VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
Remedy
FORD WILL INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD AND BRAKE LINE INSULATION ON ENGINE COMPARTMENT BRAKE LINES.
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.

Affected vehicles

Ford F-5319891990199119921993