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Safety recall · 73V033000

Service brakes: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on February 13, 1973. It covers about 76,670 vehicles across 7 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
73V033000
Reported
Feb 13, 1973
Vehicles
76,670
Area
Brakes

Contacts

Ford campaign no h-7b. Possibility that there is insufficient clearancebetween the front fender aprons and the front brake tubes. This conditioncould permit the fender aprons to contact and shape the brake tubes. If notcorrected the tube may wear through resulting inloss of front wheel braking.(Correct by inspecting and adjustto provide sufficient clearance. )

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 73V033000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1973 Ford Country Sedan03C
1973 Ford Country Squire02C
1973 Ford Custom04D
1973 Ford Custom 50001B
1973 Ford Galaxie03D
1973 Ford Galaxie 50003-
1973 Ford LTD05D

Questions

Is the 73V033000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FORD MOTOR COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 73V033000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 73V033000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on February 13, 1973. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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