Transport CanadaCritical
1990 FORD AEROSTARTransport Canada Recall #1989173
The official notice
Defect
AN INABILITY TO MAINTAIN PRESSURE IN THE SECONDARY SYSTEM OF THE MASTER CYLINDER AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 4 DEGREES CELSIUS RESULTS IN INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND A REDUCTION OF BRAKE PERFORMANCE. THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES AND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
A NEW DESIGN LEVEL MASTER CYLINDER INCORPORATING A REDESIGNED SEAL WILL BE INSTALLED.
4,575 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 89S77Updated June 10, 2026