SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH MISINDEXED FRONT BRAKE HOSES WHICH COULD CONTACT A TIRE OR
— Recall Campaign #79V106000
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH MISINDEXED FRONT BRAKE HOSES WHICH COULD CONTACT A TIRE OR WHEEL IN A FULL-TURN CONDITION. CHAFING AND WEAR TO THE BRAKE HOSE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND FRONT WHEEL BRAKING CAPABILITY.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 162,000 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
79V106000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 30, 1979 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 79V106000 |
| Units affected: | 162,000 |
- Description:
- SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH MISINDEXED FRONT BRAKE HOSES WHICH COULD CONTACT A TIRE OR WHEEL IN A FULL-TURN CONDITION. CHAFING AND WEAR TO THE BRAKE HOSE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND FRONT WHEEL BRAKING CAPABILITY.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, RE-INDEX THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE. THOSE HOSES SHOWING SIGNS OF ABRASION WILL BE REPLACED, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES, BRAKE HOSES, FRONT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: REAR WHEEL BRAKES WILL NOT BE AFFECTED, BUT LOSS OFFRONT BRAKES WOULD INCREASE THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS COULD CAUSE AVEHICLE ACCIDENT IN A SITUATION WHICH REQUIRES A SUDDEN STOP.