Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V170000 Reported June 19, 2000

Ford/brake pedal/master cylinder clip

Ford Motor Company · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 8,100 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00V170000
Manufacturer Campaign
00S12
Manufacturer
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
8,100
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 19, 2000

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: f-super duty stripped motor home chassis because they may have a missing or partially installed brake pedal to master cylinder pushrod retaining clip.

Safety Consequence

If the clip is missing or falls out, the pushrod could disconnect from the brake pedal, resulting in the operator being unable to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the retaining clip installation. missing or partially installed clips will be properly installed. in addition, dealers will also inspect vehicles for lower than intended wheel lug nut torque; incomplete transmission shift cable installation; steering column shift lever bracket bolt torque lower than intended; steering gear bracket fastener torque lower than intended; and lower steering column yoke bolt torque lower than intended.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 00V170000 or campaign 00S12.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00V170000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V170000?

NHTSA recall 00V170000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on June 19, 2000. It addresses: Ford/brake pedal/master cylinder clip. The recall affects approximately 8,100 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V170000 or the manufacturer campaign number 00S12. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.