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Safety recall · 74V147000

Service brakes: pedals and linkages Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on September 5, 1974. It covers about 3,953 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
74V147000
Reported
Sep 5, 1974
Vehicles
3,953
Area
Brakes

Contacts

Ford campaign no 132. Motor home chassis. Possibility that an external assistspring attached to the pedal to aid the master cylinder internal return springto overcome the weight of the heavy pedal, may exert excess force on the clipthat retain the master cylinder push rod to the primary piston in the mastercylinder, causing it to break in to small pieces. If fragments of the clipbecome lodged within the cylinder bore they could cause gradual lockup of thebrakes. (Correct by inspecting and replacing master cylinder units wherenecessary).

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 74V147000.
  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
1973 Ford M45003-
1974 Ford M45004-
1973 Ford M50003-
1974 Ford M50004-

Questions

Is the 74V147000 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 74V147000?

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 74V147000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on September 5, 1974. 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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