NHTSA Recall 79V106000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V106000; Date: Apr. 30, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Ford LTD; 1979 Mercury Marquis
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 162,000
Recall Summary:
Some of these vehicles were produced with misindexed front brake hoses which could contact a tire or wheel in a full-turn condition. Chafing and wear to the brake hose could result in loss of brake fluid and front wheel braking capability.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, re-index the front brake hose. Those hoses showing signs of abrasion will be replaced, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: service brakes, brake hoses, front. Consequences of defect: rear wheel brakes will not be affected, but loss offront brakes would increase the vehicle stopping distance. This could cause avehicle accident in a situation which requires a sudden stop.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 20, 1979
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