Ford 1979 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled March 6, 1979 · NHTSA recall 79V066000 · Ford
Remedy
BRAKE PEDAL LEVERS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Units
2,700 units
Description
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.
What to do
BRAKE PEDAL LEVERS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Product
Ford L SERIES (HEAVY)
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →