NHTSA Recall 86V054000
Filed by Ford Motor Company. Component: Parking Brake. Reported 1986-04-14. An estimated 1,250 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED STEEL ROLLERS USED IN THE REAR WHEEL PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM CAUSES THE ROLLERS TO BECOME BRITTLE AND MAY FRACTURE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ROLLERS COULD FRACTURE WHEN THE PARKING BRAKES ARE SET, RESULTING IN REDUCTION OR COMPLETE LOSS OF PARKING BRAKE HOLDING CAPABILITY, WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE WEDGE BETWEEN ROLLERS AND ROLLERS ASSEMBLIES.
Notes
SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHASSIS CABS EQUIPPED WITH STANDARD AIR OVER HYDRAULIC BRAKES.