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1979 FORD F-250 Recall - Campaign #79V201000

 
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1979 FORD F-250 RECALL - #79V201000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : DISC : ROTOR

DIMENSIONAL DIFFERENCES IN THE 1980 VERSUS THE 1979 ASSEMBLIES MAY ALLOW THE INNER BRAKE LINING/SHOE TO MOVE OUTWARD TO A POSITION WHERE IT IS NO LONGER RETAINED IN THE SHOE SLOT WHEN THE FRONT BRAKE INNER LININGS BECOME WORN TO THE POINT OF NEEDING REPLACEMENT. THE INNER BRAKE SHOE COULD THEN WEDGE BETWEEN THE ROTOR AND SPINDLE, POSSIBLY CAUSING A SUDDEN LOCK-UP OF ONE FRONT WHEEL. THIS CAN OCCUR WITHOUT BRAKE APPLICATION AND WOULD ADVERSELY AFFECT STEERING CONTROL. THESE DIMENSIONAL DIFFERENCES COULD ALSO ALLOW ADDITIONAL TRAVEL OF THE BRAKE PISTON SUCH THAT A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID FROM THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM MAY OCCUR. THIS WOULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 1979 FORD F-250
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured between 6/1/1979 - 7/1/1979
Recalled on 12/12/1979
Influenced by FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owners Notified on 10/30/1979
# Affected 500
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
 
Description DIMENSIONAL DIFFERENCES IN THE 1980 VERSUS THE 1979 ASSEMBLIES MAY ALLOW THE INNER BRAKE LINING/SHOE TO MOVE OUTWARD TO A POSITION WHERE IT IS NO LONGER RETAINED IN THE SHOE SLOT WHEN THE FRONT BRAKE INNER LININGS BECOME WORN TO THE POINT OF NEEDING REPLACEMENT. THE INNER BRAKE SHOE COULD THEN WEDGE BETWEEN THE ROTOR AND SPINDLE, POSSIBLY CAUSING A SUDDEN LOCK-UP OF ONE FRONT WHEEL. THIS CAN OCCUR WITHOUT BRAKE APPLICATION AND WOULD ADVERSELY AFFECT STEERING CONTROL. THESE DIMENSIONAL DIFFERENCES COULD ALSO ALLOW ADDITIONAL TRAVEL OF THE BRAKE PISTON SUCH THAT A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID FROM THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM MAY OCCUR. THIS WOULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Consequences
Corrective action THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HUB AND ROTOR ASSEMBLIES AND SPINDLE SEALS.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS WITH 6200 AND 6900 LB GVWR AND EQUIPPED WITHTWO WHEEL DRIVE AND STANDARD FRONT BRAKES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL ALONG WITH INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCES COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
See also 1979 FORD F-250 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING

1979 FORD F-250 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

1979 FORD F-250 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

1979 FORD F-250 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD

1979 FORD F-250 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, KNUCKLE, SPINDLE, ARM

1979 FORD F-250 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING

1979 FORD F-250 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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