Make : FORD | Model : FAIRMONT | Year : 1979 |
Build Dates : 19790201 - 19790301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V117000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19790618 | Date Received by ODI: 19790515 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 82000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH BRAKE PUSH-ROD TO BRAKE PEDAL RETAINING PINS WHICH WERE NOT HEAT-TREATED AS SPECIFIED. THIS COULD ALLOW THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE PUSH-ROD. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT BRAKE RETAINING PIN. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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