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Safety recall · 68V062000

Service brakes: vacuum Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on June 13, 1968. It covers about 3,900 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
68V062000
Reported
Jun 13, 1968
Vehicles
3,900
Area
Brakes

Contacts

Possibility frame mounted power brake booster may have been manufactured improperly or damaged in transit or assembly. Any of these conditions could result in failure to release brakes promptly which will reduce braking ability or loss of power assist. (Correct by inspection and replace if neces- sary.)

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 dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 68V062000.
  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
1968 Ford B50003F
1968 Ford B60003D
1968 Ford B70003C
1968 Ford B75003D

Questions

Is the 68V062000 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 68V062000?

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 68V062000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on June 13, 1968. 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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