Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesRecall 71V-158 · 1971 Ford Cortina
FORD MTR CO-OVERSEAS recall 71V-158 covers 612 1971 Ford Cortina for a service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on September 15, 1971.
Source: NHTSA recall 71V158000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
FORD CAMPAIGN NO A-23.POSSIBILITY THAT SOME CLIPS FOR RETAIN ING BRAKE ANDCLUTCH PEDAL CROSS SHAFT ARE MISSING.THIS WOUL D ALLOW MISPOSITIOINING OFBRAKE PEDAL WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOS S OF POSITIVE BRAKING CONTROL.(CORRECT BYINSTALLING CLIPS W HERE NECESSARY.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1970 to May 1, 1971. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.