1979 FORD L SERIES (HEAVY) RECALL - #79V066000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : CONTROLS
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1979 FORD L SERIES (HEAVY) |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1978 - 1/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
4/30/1979 |
| # Affected |
2,700 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
BRAKE PEDAL LEVERS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE PEDAL LEVER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INABILITY TO APPLY SERVICE BRAKES CAN RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: HAND OPERATED PARKING BRAKE CAN BE USED TO STOP VEHICLE. |
| See also |
1979 FORD L SERIES (HEAVY) Recall for SUSPENSION, MULTIPLE AXLE
1979 FORD L SERIES (HEAVY) Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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