Vehicle recall 84V039000 · March 26, 1984
Ford 600D, 700D and 5 more models
Damage to cotter pin during assembly or from tilting cab for service could cause brake linkage separation.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Damage to cotter pin during assembly or from tilting cab for service could cause brake linkage separation.
- Remedy
- Missing, worn, or partially sheared cotter pins will be replaced.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes.system: service brakes; hydraulic brake system linkage.consequences of defect: brake linkage separation results in loss of brakingcapability without warning and possible vehicle crash.note: vehicle should not be operated until the linkage has been inspected.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V039000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 26, 1984
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- March 16, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 489
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Vehicles covered
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