FORD 500 1979: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V107000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | 500 | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-05-03 | 1979-04-30 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1979-03-01 - 1979-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 18
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
SOME VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH BRAKE CONTROL VALVES AND BRAKE TUBES INTENDED FOR USE IN VEHICLES WITHOUT TRAILER TOW PACKAGES.
DEALER WILL REPLACE BRAKE CONTROL VALVE AND CONNECTING BRAKE TUBE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: USE OF INCORRECT BRAKE VALVES WILL INCREASE REAR BRAKEPRESSURE. THE VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT PREMATURE REAR WHEEL LOCKUP WHICH COULD CAUSELOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
