Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesRecall 75V-080 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 75V-080 covers 21,494 Ford vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on May 12, 1975.
Source: NHTSA recall 75V080000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
FORD CAMPAIGN NO 158.TRUCKS AND TRUCK CHASSIS CABS, BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITHHYDRAULIC BRAKES.POSSIBILITY THAT THE HYDRAULIC BRAKES MAY HAVE BEENASSEMBLED WITH BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD PINS MADE FROM AN INCORRECT STEEL.WELDINGOF SUCH PUSH ROD PINS TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY CAUSES THE AREA ADJACENT TOTHE WELD TO BECOME BRITTLE AND MAY RESULT IN PIN FRACTURE AND SEPARATION DURINGA HIGH PEDAL EFFORT STOP.SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE SERVICE BRAKES COULD NOT BEAPPLIED.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING PINS MADE OF CORRECT STEELWHERE NECESSARY).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.