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1978 FORD FAIRMONT Recall - Campaign #77V159000

 
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1978 FORD FAIRMONT RECALL - #77V159000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE IN NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS", DUE TO INSTALLATION OF INCORRECT REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES. CONSEQUENTLY, EARLY REAR WHEEL LOCK-UP UNDER LIGHT LOADING CONDITIONS COULD RESULT CAUSING VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL INSTABILITY. REAR BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS WOULD ALSO BE REDUCED.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 1978 FORD FAIRMONT
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 10/12/1979
Influenced by FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owners Notified on 1/1/1900
# Affected 18
Recalled for SUSPENSION:REAR
 
Description THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE IN NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS", DUE TO INSTALLATION OF INCORRECT REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES. CONSEQUENTLY, EARLY REAR WHEEL LOCK-UP UNDER LIGHT LOADING CONDITIONS COULD RESULT CAUSING VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL INSTABILITY. REAR BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS WOULD ALSO BE REDUCED.
Consequences
Corrective action DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE CORRECT REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL INSTABILITY AND DECREASE IN REARBRAKING ACTION MAY CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
See also 1978 FORD FAIRMONT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, ROTOR

1978 FORD FAIRMONT Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LEVER AND LINKAGE, COLUMN SHIFT

1978 FORD FAIRMONT Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER

1978 FORD FAIRMONT Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

1978 FORD FAIRMONT Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LEVER AND LINKAGE, COLUMN SHIFT

1978 FORD FAIRMONT Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

1978 FORD FAIRMONT Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, LINKAGES

1978 FORD FAIRMONT Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROL, CRANKCASE (PCV)
Technical Service Bulletins Nov 01, 1995 - 034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
UNKNOWN





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