NHTSA Recall 79V218000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V218000; Date: Sep. 25, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1976 Ford P500; 1977 Ford P500; 1976 Ford P600; 1977 Ford P600
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Light
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 3,100
Recall Summary:
The stop lamp switch may have been installed in a low pressure part of the hydraulic brake system. Consequently, there may be insufficient pressure to actuate the lamp switch and illuminate the stop lamps during light brake applications.
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, relocate the stop lamp switch in the brake system.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks. System: lighting and communications; stop lamp switch. Consequences of defect: this condition may not provide adequate warning ofvehicle braking to drivers to the rear of the vehicle and a rear end collisionmay result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 3, 1979
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