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Safety recall · 71V112000

Service brakes: fluid Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on June 30, 1971. It covers about 189 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
71V112000
Reported
Jun 30, 1971
Vehicles
189
Area
Brakes

Contacts

Ford campaign no h-43. Built at chicago assembly plant 2nd vi n digit "g".Vehicle may have oil contamination in brake flui d could cause rubbercomponents in braking system to deteriora te, which could lead to partial orcomplete loss of braking ab ility. (Correct by flushing and refilling with newfluid. )

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 71V112000.
  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
1971 Ford Ford03D

Questions

Is the 71V112000 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 71V112000?

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 71V112000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on June 30, 1971. 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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