Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #79V066000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V066000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 2,700 affected units, BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:PEDAL, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Use of an alternate aluminum alloy which has a lower strength in hot state, may allow cracking of brake pedal levers. Repeated braking or high brake pedal loading may result in complete fracture which would prevent application of the service brakes.

Corrective Action

Brake pedal levers will be replaced at no cost to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V066000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1979-03-06T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:air systems:pedal

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 2,700

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Use of an alternate aluminum alloy which has a lower strength in hot state, may allow cracking of brake pedal levers. Repeated braking or high brake pedal loading may result in complete fracture which would prevent application of the service brakes.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Brake pedal levers will be replaced at no cost to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5fyn-8anx~m4um

NHTSA ID: 79V066000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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