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1979 Ford 500 Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    SOME VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH BRAKE CONTROL VALVES AND BRAKE TUBES INTENDED FOR USE IN VEHICLES WITHOUT TRAILER TOW PACKAGES.

    Possible Effects

    Action

    DEALER WILL REPLACE BRAKE CONTROL VALVE AND CONNECTING BRAKE TUBE.

    Notes

    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.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1979-03-01 - 1979-03-01

    Vehicles Affected

    18

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