Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesRecall 84V-039 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 84V-039 covers 489 Ford vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on March 26, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V039000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
DAMAGE TO COTTER PIN DURING ASSEMBLY OR FROM TILTING CAB FOR SERVICE COULD CAUSE BRAKE LINKAGE SEPARATION.
The fix
MISSING, WORN, OR PARTIALLY SHEARED COTTER PINS WILL BE REPLACED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM LINKAGE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BRAKE LINKAGE SEPARATION RESULTS IN LOSS OF BRAKINGCAPABILITY WITHOUT WARNING AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH.NOTE: VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED UNTIL THE LINKAGE HAS BEEN INSPECTED.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.