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  NHTSA Recall 78V004000

NHTSA Campaign Id 78V004000; Date: Jan. 10, 1978

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1978 Ford Fairmont 1978 Mercury Zephyr

Component: Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash

Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company

Affected Units:: 185,000

icon3 Recall Summary:

Because of its position, the wiring assembly may chafe against the cowl-to-brake pedal support brace which is located under the instrument panel.

icon2 How to Fix:

The dealer will install protective shields on the brake pedal support brace and perform repairs, if necessary.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: electrical; main wiring assembly. Consequences of defect: loss of power to an accessory or total loss ofelectrical power to the vehicle could occur without warning. Loss of vehiclemobility and, possibly, an accident could result.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 17, 1978

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