Make : FORD | Model : FAIRMONT | Year : 1981 |
Build Dates : 19801001 - 19801001 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 80V152000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19801107 | Date Received by ODI: 19801119 | Date Added to Database: 19801217 |
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: 1500 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE PUSHROD TO BRAKE PEDAL RETAINING PINS MAY BE MISSING OR LOOSE. INSECURELY INSTALLED OR MISSING RETAINERS COULD RESULT IN DISENGAGEMENT OF THE BRAKE PUSHROD AND TOTAL LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKING. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A BRAKE PEDAL RETAINING PIN. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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