NHTSA campaign 94V239000
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 94V239000
THE SPARE TIRE SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE CAN CONTACT THE BRAKE LINES ON THE REAR AXLE IF IT IS MOUNTED IN THE UNDERBODY SPARE TIRE CARRIER. SUCH CONTACT COULD RESULT IN FRACTURE OF A REAR BRAKE LINE.
Reported 12/01/1994
What can happen
THIS CAN RESULT IN REDUCED VEHICLE BRAKE CAPABILITY.
Repair
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LOWER PROFILE MINI-SPARE TIRE ON THE EXISTING MINI-SPARE WHEEL. THE NEW TIRE WILL ALLOW THE MINI-SPARE TO BE INSTALLED WITH APPROPRIATE CLEARANCES IN THE UNDERBODY SPARE TIRE CARRIER.
Components
- Equipment: Mechanical: Carrier/rack
Affected years and models
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