Recall 80V-152: 1981 Ford Fairmont, 1981 Mercury Zephyr

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on Nov 19, 1980, covering about 1,500 vehicles.

NHTSA number
80V-152
Report date
Nov 19, 1980
Vehicles affected
1,500
Owners notified
Nov 7, 1980

The problem

On some of the involved vehicles, the brake pushrod to brake pedal retaining pins may be missing or loose. Insecurely installed or missing retainers could result in disengagement of the brake pushrod and total loss of service braking.

The fix

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a brake pedal retaining pin.

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; brake pushrod retainer pins.consequences of defect: this could occur without prior warning and result in avehicle accident.note: the driver is advised not to drive the vehicle until the necessarycorrections have been made.

Recall details

ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANY
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number80V152000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Ford Fairmont1981All years
Mercury Zephyr1981All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 80V-152?

On some of the involved vehicles, the brake pushrod to brake pedal retaining pins may be missing or loose. Insecurely installed or missing retainers could result in disengagement of the brake pushrod and total loss of service braking.

How is recall 80V-152 fixed?

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a brake pedal retaining pin.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.