OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
79V012000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
Reported Jan 9, 1979 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Summary
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE THE HAIR PIN CLIP USED TO RETAIN THE PUSHROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSHROD PIN INSTALLED. IF THIS CLIP IS MISSING, THE PUSHROD MAY BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSHROD PIN.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES FOR THE PRESENCE OF THIS HAIR PIN CLIP AND, IF NECESSARY, ANY MISSING PARTS WILL BE INSTALLED AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE PEDAL PUSHROD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SUCH DISENGAGEMENT CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKINGCAPABILITY THAT COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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