Recall 85V168000 — PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR Defect in 1984-1985 FORD C700
RECALL This recall affects up to 51,500 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 85V168000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 51,500 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR |
| Affected Vehicles |
1984 FORD C700, 1984 FORD L SERIES, 1984 FORD LN SERIES, 1984 FORD C6000, 1984 FORD B SERIES, 1984 FORD C600, 1984 FORD C8000, 1984 FORD C800, 1984 FORD F SERIES, 1984 FORD C7000, 1985 FORD B SERIES, 1985 FORD LN SERIES, 1985 FORD C600, 1985 FORD C6000, 1985 FORD C7000, 1985 FORD C800, 1985 FORD F SERIES, 1985 FORD L SERIES, 1985 FORD C8000, 1985 FORD C700
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Defect Description
THE HYDRAULIC PARKING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE MAY INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATE DUE TO MOMENTARY PRESSURE DISRUPTIONS WITHIN THE SYSTEM AND CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKE TO BE APPLIED, STOPPING OR SLOWING THE TRUCK UNEXPECTEDLY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS UNEXPECTED STOPPING OR SLOWING OF THE TRUCK MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A REAR END COLLISION SINCE THE BRAKE (STOP) LIGHTS ARE NOT ACTIVATED. ALSO, ON CERTAIN ROAD CONDITIONS THIS OCCURRENCE MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH WOULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE PUSH-PULL TYPE BRAKE CONTROL VALVE WITH NEW OVER-CENTER CAM TYPE VALVES.
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