Vehicle recall 79V066000 · March 6, 1979
1979 Ford L Series (heavy)
Use of an alternate aluminum alloy which has a lower strength in hot state, may allow cracking of brake pedal levers.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Use of an alternate aluminum alloy which has a lower strength in hot state, may allow cracking of brake pedal levers. Repeated braking or high brake pedal loading may result in complete fracture which would prevent application of the service brakes.
- Remedy
- Brake pedal levers will be replaced at no cost to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks equipped with air brakes.system: service brakes; brake pedal lever.consequences of defect: inability to apply service brakes can result in loss ofvehicle control and an accident.note: hand operated parking brake can be used to stop vehicle.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V066000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 6, 1979
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- April 30, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,700
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Controls, pedals and linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford L Series (heavy) (1979): 1979
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