Vehicle recall 74V147000 · 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 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 74V147000
- 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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