1982 FORD B SERIES SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

1982 FORD B SERIES SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM (Change Vehicle)

The following SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM recall/defect on 1982 FORD B SERIES vehicles was reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety administration on 1983-03-22. For more information contact the National Highway Traffic Safety administration or the US Department of Transportation. See recall summary below.

Build Years/Makes/Models:	1982 FORD B SERIES 1982 FORD C SERIES 1982 FORD LN SERIES 1982 FORD L SERIES (HEAVY) 1982 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM)
UNits affected:	670
Recall Number:	83V033000
Summary:	SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH LEFT REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE INCORRECTLY PRODUCED AND MAY HAVE ONE OR TWO AUTOMATIC BRAKE ADJUSTERS THAT WERE INTENDED FOR RIGHT REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. THE ADJUSTER WORKS BACKWARDS AND INCREASES THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINING AND DRUM, INSTEAD OF MAINTAINING IT.
Consequence:
Remedy:	DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LEFT REAR BRAKE ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY AT NO CHARGE.
Notes:	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUS CHASSIS, MEDIUM AND HEAVY TRUCK CHASSIS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; LEFT REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AS THE CLEARANCE BECOMES LARGER, THE SERVICE BRAKINGCAPABILITY IS REDUCED PROGRESSIVELY. INCREASED PEDAL TRAVEL WILL ALSO OCCUR.THE ADVERSE AND PROGRESSIVE REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE COULD AFFECTSTOPPING DISTANCE AND COULD CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: SOME IMPROVEMENT IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE OBTAINED BY PUMPING THEBRAKE PEDAL.
	CLICK HERE TO FIND USED 1982 FORD B SERIES SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM.
	LOOKING FOR REPLACEMENT 1982 FORD B SERIES PARTS? VISIT OUR ONLINE AUTO PARTS STORES
	NEED TO FIX YOUR 1982 FORD B SERIES? ACCESS ONLINE THE COMPLETE 1982 FORD B SERIES REPAIR GUIDE
	CLICK HERE TO FIND A LOCAL MECHANIC, AUTO SERVICE OR BODY SHOP THAT WILL FIX YOUR 1982 FORD B SERIES PROFESSIONALLY AND COST EFFECTIVELY.
	GOT 1982 FORD B SERIES REPAIR QUESTION? LET OUR CAR EXPERTS ANSWER YOU ONLINE. ASK YOUR QUESTION HERE!
	Help me find