NHTSA Recall 79V249000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V249000; Date: Nov. 16, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Lincoln Mark V; 1978 Lincoln Mark V
Component: Structure:body:bumpers
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 125,000
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles were built with an aluminum rear bumper reinforcement attached to two steel mounting surfaces. In climates where large amounts of rock salt are used, the aluminum reinforcement could experience corrosion where it attaches to the vehicle.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect all involved vehicles for degree of corrosion. Where corrosion is severe, the aluminum reinforcement will be replaced with one made of steel. Where corrosion is not severe, dealer will install insulation materials between the aluminum and the steel components. This will be done at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: structure; rear bumper reinforcement. Consequences of defect: corrosion can weaken the reinforcement, thuspotentially resulting in separation of the rear bumper from the vehicle. Thiswould present a traffic hazard to oncoming vehicles.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 24, 1980
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