CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, “PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.” THE FRONT AND REAR RIGHT SIDE BRAKE LINES MAY BE REVERSED AT THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.
Ford Motor Company – BRAKE LINE ROUTING/FMVSS 135
| Report Received Date | 04/26/2007 |
| NHTSA ID | 07V183000 |
| Consequence Summary | THE BRAKES MAY NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LINE CONNECTIONS AND THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT AND REPOSITION THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALLBEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. |
| Recall Code | 07C16 |
| Potentially Affected | 630 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=07V183000) |
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