NHTSA Recall 79V116000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V116000; Date: May. 15, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Ford Police Vehicle; 1979 Mercury Police Vehicle
Component: Structure:frame And Members
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 12
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles were produced with frames that may have inadequately welded #2 crossmember assemblies. This could occur if certain manual weld operations were not performed during frame fabrication. Severe operating conditions which may occur in police duty, may cause cracking around the gusset, allowing it to separate from the frame.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reweld the manual weld areas on the #2 crossmember assembly.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with police package. System: structure; frame and members. Consequences of defect: ifthis were to occur, the front suspension lower armwhich is attached to the gusset would also disengage from the frame, resultingis loss of steering control. This could lead to a vehicle accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 18, 1979
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