NHTSA recall 90V190000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Ford F Series Chassis
Reported Nov 9, 19905,000 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt May 1, 1989 – Aug 1, 1990
The defect
Lower end of brake rod, which connects brake pedal arm to bell crank of power brake assebly, may have inadequate wall thickness.
The risk
Bellcrank wall could fracture without prior warning andresult in loss of service braking capability with potential for an accident.
The remedy
Install new brake rod withw adequate wall thickness.