Service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkagesRecall 79V-066 · 1979 Ford L Series (heavy)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 79V-066 covers 2,700 1979 Ford L Series (heavy) for a service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on March 6, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V066000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
BRAKE PEDAL LEVERS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE PEDAL LEVER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INABILITY TO APPLY SERVICE BRAKES CAN RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: HAND OPERATED PARKING BRAKE CAN BE USED TO STOP VEHICLE.
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 December 1, 1978 to January 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.