Vehicle recall 74V146000 · September 5, 1974
Ford M450 and M500
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Ford campaign no 132.MOTOR home chassis.possibility that the bolt used tofasten the brake master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal assembly hasinsufficient length to consistently assure that the lock nut is fully engaged.if this condition exists the nut may back off, allowing the bolt to disengagefrom the brake pedal and push rod and result in the ability to to apply theservice brakes.(correct by inspecting and installing new bolt and washerassembly).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 74V146000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 5, 1974
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- September 19, 1974
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,953
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
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