SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE THE HAIR PIN CLIP USED TO RETAIN THE PUSHROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL
— Recall Campaign #79V012000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 450 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
79V012000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 09, 1979 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 79V012000 |
| Units affected: | 450 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- 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.