NHTSA Recall 79V262000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V262000; Date: Dec. 18, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Ford Fairmont; 1980 Ford Thunderbird; 1980 Mercury Cougar; 1980 Mercury Zephyr
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:wheel Cylinders
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 3,000
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems". Rear axle assemblies intended for other vehicles may have been installed in the involved vehicles. The wheel cylinders may not be the correct size. This could affect braking performance.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace any incorrect wheel cylinders without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: service brakes; rear brake cylinders. Consequences of defect: this condition could result in increased stoppingdistances, which could lead to a vehicle accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 20, 1980
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