1984 FORD C700 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
84V039000 on 04/18/1984
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Manufactured:
07/31/1983 - 01/31/1984
Affected:
489
Defect:
Damage to cotter pin during assembly or from tilting cab for service could cause brake linkage separation.
Correction:
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.

Campaign:
85V168000 on 01/13/1986
Component:
Parking brake:driveline:air
Manufactured:
07/31/1983 - 05/31/1985
Affected:
51,500
Defect:
The hydraulic parking brake control valve may inadvertently activate due to momentary pressure disruptions within the system and cause the parking brake to be applied, stopping or slowing the truck unexpectedly. consequence of defect: this unexpected stopping or slowing of the truck may increase the risk of a rear end collision since the brake (stop) lights are not activated. also, on certain road conditions this occurrence may result in loss of vehicle control which would lead to an accident.
Correction:
Replace the push-pull type brake control valve with new over-center cam type valves.
Notes:
System: hydraulic parking brake control valve.vehicle description: medium and heavy truck and bus chassis equipped with hydraulic brakes.

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