NHTSA Recall 86V088000
Filed by Ford Motor Company. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 1986-07-11. An estimated 177 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE BRAKE LINES.
Notes
SYSTEM: HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY BUS CHASSIS WITH 255" WHEELBASES AND HYDRAULICBRAKES.