MERCEDES BENZ TOWN CAR 1994: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : TOWN CAR | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 1994-06-01 - 1994-06-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 94V129000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1994-08-19 | Date Received by ODI: 1994-07-12 | Date Added to Database: 1994-07-26 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2500 | ||
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Summary:
THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD RETAINER "HAIRPIN CLIP" MAY BE MISSING OR NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED ON THE SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS CAN CAUSE DISENGAGEMENT OF THE BRAKE PUSHROD AND LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. |
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Consequence:
LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE RETAINER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; PEDALS AND LINKAGES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT FORD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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