FORD P500 1977: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V218000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | P500 | 1977 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-12-03 | 1979-09-25 | 1979-12-12 |
Production Dates: 1975-10-01 - 1976-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3100
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN A LOW PRESSURE PART OF THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM. CONSEQUENTLY, THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT PRESSURE TO ACTUATE THE LAMP SWITCH AND ILLUMINATE THE STOP LAMPS DURING LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS.
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, RELOCATE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; STOP LAMP SWITCH.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE WARNING OFVEHICLE BRAKING TO DRIVERS TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND A REAR END COLLISIONMAY RESULT.
