NHTSA Recall 79V066000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V066000; Date: Mar. 6, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Ford L Series (heavy)
Component: Service Brakes, Air:controls
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 2,700
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
Brake pedal levers will be replaced at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 30, 1979
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