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Vehicle Recall

October 01, 1984

1984 Ford Escort Recalled

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 84V123000

Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: COMPONENTS: HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected:
14998
Summary:
THE BRAKE LINE MAY BE POSITIONED TOO CLOSE TO AN ENGINE BRACKET. NORMAL ENGINE MOVEMENTS MAY CAUSE THE BRACKET TO RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE LINE.

Remedy:
THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE INSPECTED AND REROUTED IF NECESSARY.
Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION AND TURBO 1.6 LITER ENGINES .SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE LINE. CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE BRAKE LINE WEARS ENOUGH THAT BRAKE FLUID LEAKS FROM THE LINE, THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE MAY INCREASE. THE DETERIORATION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE FROM A FLUID LEAK COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT SHOULD ALERT DRIVER TO FLUID LOSS. INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL OR SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL ACTION MAY ALSO OCCUR.

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