1979 FORD MUSTANG RECALL - #79V053000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
AN INCORRECT STEERING GEAR FLANGE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED, WHICH MAY SLIP AND CAUSE EVENTUAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1979 FORD MUSTANG |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1978 - 1/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
3/28/1979 |
| # Affected |
16,000 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
AN INCORRECT STEERING GEAR FLANGE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED, WHICH MAY SLIP AND CAUSE EVENTUAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
INSPECTION FOR AND REPLACEMENT OF INCORRECT STEERING GEAR FLANGES WILL BE DONE AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING.SYSTEM: STEERING; GEAR FLANGE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY RESULT IN VEHICLEACCIDENT.NOTE: AN UNUSUAL RATCHETING NOISE OR MISPOSITIONING OF THE STEERING WHEEL MAYINDICATE SLIPPAGE OF THE STEERING GEAR FLANGE. DO NOT DRIVE SUSPECT VEHICLESUNTIL INSPECTION AND REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED. |
| See also |
1979 FORD MUSTANG Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
1979 FORD MUSTANG Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
1979 FORD MUSTANG Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
1979 FORD MUSTANG Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Nov 01, 1995 - 034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
UNKNOWN
Nov 01, 1995 - 061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
UNKNOWN
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