Recall
Ford L Series (heavy) — 79V066000
NHTSA ID
79V066000
Make
Ford
Model
L Series (heavy)
Years Affected
1979
Recall Date
1979-03-06
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Units Affected
2,700
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.
Remedy
BRAKE PEDAL LEVERS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO COST TO OWNER.