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Safety recall · 67V018000

Service brakes: vacuum Ford, Mercury recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on February 23, 1967. It covers about 217,000 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
67V018000
Reported
Feb 23, 1967
Vehicles
217,000
Area
Brakes

Contacts

Possibility that power brake booster may malfunction under cold weather conditions. This can be caused by sticking of an internal rubber control valve or by a delay in the action of the check valve. This malfunction could result in a considerable increase in the pedal pressure required to stop the car. (Replace booster with redesigned unit.)

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford, Mercury dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 67V018000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1967 Ford Ford16F
1967 Mercury Mercury03D

Questions

Is the 67V018000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FORD MOTOR COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 67V018000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 67V018000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on February 23, 1967. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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