FORD CLUB WAGON 1979: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V152000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | CLUB WAGON | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-06-16 | 1979-06-19 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1978-08-01 - 1979-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 75000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSES MAY ALLOW FOR CONTACT BETWEEN THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES AND THE FRONT TIRES WHEN THE FRONT WHEELS ARE IN FULL RIGHT OR LEFT TURN POSITIONS. IF CONTACT IS MADE, THE HOSE COULD WEAR AND ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK OUT.
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT FRONT BRAKE HOSES AND REPLACE THOSE LACKING THE PROPER CLEARANCE WITH CURRENT PRODUCTION HOSES, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; FRONT BRAKE HOSES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FRONT WHEEL BRAKING CAPABILITY COULD BE LOST, CAUSINGAN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCES AND, POSSIBLY, AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: OPERATOR MAY BE ALERTED TO LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES BY THE ACTIVATION OF AWARNING LIGHT. SHOULD THIS LIGHT APPEAR, PROCEED WITH CAUTION AND HAVE THEVEHICLE SERVICED IMMEDIATELY.
