1976 FORD P600 RECALL - #79V218000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : BRAKE LIGHTS : SWITCH
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1976 FORD P600 |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1975 - 11/1/1976 |
| Recalled on |
12/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
12/3/1979 |
| # Affected |
3,100 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, RELOCATE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
1976 FORD P600 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
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