NHTSA Recall 79V107000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V107000; Date: Apr. 30, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Ford 500; 1979 Ford Custom; 1979 Ford LTD; 1979 Ford Ltd Landau
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 18
Recall Summary:
Some vehicles were produced with brake control valves and brake tubes intended for use in vehicles without trailer tow packages.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace brake control valve and connecting brake tube.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: service brakes; hose. Consequences of defect: use of incorrect brake valves will increase rear brakepressure. The vehicle may exhibit premature rear wheel lockup which could causeloss of vehicle control and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 3, 1979
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