NHTSA Recall 79V261000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V261000; Date: Dec. 18, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Ford Bronco; 1980 Ford Club Wagon; 1980 Ford Econoline; 1980 Ford F100; 1980 Ford F350
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 80,000
Recall Summary:
The parking pawl actuating rod in the transmission may have an insufficient or cracked weld. This can cause the park cam end to separate from the rod itself, preventing the parking pawl from engaging the parking gear when the selector is placed in the park position.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the defective parking pawl actuating rod free of charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks. System: power train; park actuating rod. Consequences of defect: if vehicle is parked on an incline and the emergencybrake is not engaged, the vehicle could roll free, possibly causing injury tobystanders and personal property.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 28, 1980
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