NHTSA Recall 80V152000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V152000; Date: Nov. 19, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Ford Fairmont; 1981 Mercury Zephyr
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 1,500
Recall Summary:
On some of the involved vehicles, the brake pushrod to brake pedal retaining pins may be missing or loose. Insecurely installed or missing retainers could result in disengagement of the brake pushrod and total loss of service braking.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a brake pedal retaining pin.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: service brakes; brake pushrod retainer pins. Consequences of defect: this could occur without prior warning and result in avehicle accident. Note: the driver is advised not to drive the vehicle until the necessarycorrections have been made.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 7, 1980
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