Recall 80V134000: 1981 Ford Escort and 1 other model

Report received

Oct 3, 1980

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

27,000vehicles

Model years

1981

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain vehicles, the right and left hand rear brake backing plate attachment bolts may not have been tightened to the correct specifications. Backing plate bolts may not be able to withstand the loads experienced during truck shipment. If the bolts loosen from the spindle during operation, backing plate movement may result in weakening or premature wear of one or both rear brake tubes. This could lead to loss of brake fluid.

Remedy

Dealer will inspect and tighten the bolts to the proper specifications. Rear brake tubes will be replaced, if necessary, at no charge to owner.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1981 Ford Escort1 complaints
• 1981 Mercury Lynx0 complaints