1989 FORD F53 Recall

Campaign:: 93V146000 on 09/19/1993
Component:: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:: 04/30/1989 - 02/28/1993
Affected:: 17,400
Defect:: Brake lines in the engine compartment are routed too near the left exhaust manifold, causing the brake fluid to overheat.
Consequence:: Brake fluid loses viscosity when it overheats, causingloss of brakes or increased vehicle stopping distance which may result in anaccident.
Correction:: Ford will install a heat shield and brake line insulation on engine compartment brake lines.
Notes:: System: brakes.vehicle description: f super duty motorhome chassis model code f-53.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided in a reasonable time and free ofcharge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact ford customer service division at 1-800-392-3673. also contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.

1989 FORD F53 TSBs (2)

Bulletin:: 962413
Component:: 022000 suspension:rear
Summary:: Suspension - front or rear - side-toside leveling procedures and attitude service kits for f53 rv basic stripped chassis. *tw
Bulletin:: 985A12
Component:: 354600 equipment:mechanical:wrecker and wheel lift devices
Summary:: Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles. *tt