NHTSA recall 86V174000
Service brakes, hydraulic
Ford E350
Reported Dec 30, 1986629 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Apr 1, 1986 – Aug 1, 1986
The defect
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 remedy
Modify brake rod cover to allow accelerator pedal to return from open throttle position.