FORD FORD TRUCK 1968: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 69V115000

Make Model Year
FORD FORD TRUCK 1968
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1969-09-03 1969-09-04 1979-10-12

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 73400

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Notes

POSSIBILITY THAT FRONT BRAKE ADJUSTER MECHANISM MAY FAIL IN VEHICLE OPERATIONWHEN REVERSE BRAKING IS REQUIRED.FAILURE OF THIS MECHANISM COULD RESULT INEXCESSIVE CLEARANCES BETWEEN BRAKE SHOES AND DRUMS AND EVENTUALLY PERMITHYDRAULIC PISTON TO BE PUSHED OUT OF FRONT WHEEL CYLINDER.'CORRECT BY IN-STALLING REDESIGNED ADJUSTER MECH- ANISM.'