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Safety recall · 86V174000

Service brakes Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on December 30, 1986. It covers about 629 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
86V174000
Reported
Dec 30, 1986
Vehicles
629
Area
Brakes

The problem

Deformed brake rod covers may interfere with return of accelerator pedal from open throttle position. Consequence of defect: engine would not slow down when accelerator pedal is released which could result in a vehicle crash.

The fix

Modify brake rod cover to allow accelerator pedal to return from open throttle position.

Contacts

System: brake rod cover. Vehicle description: econoline rv stripped chassis.

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 86V174000.
  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
1986 Ford E350011F

Questions

Is the 86V174000 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 86V174000?

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 86V174000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on December 30, 1986. 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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