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Safety recall · 79V107000

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

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on April 30, 1979. It covers about 18 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
79V107000
Reported
Apr 30, 1979
Vehicles
18
Area
Brakes

The problem

Some vehicles were produced with brake control valves and brake tubes intended for use in vehicles without trailer tow packages.

The fix

Dealer will replace brake control valve and connecting brake tube.

Contacts

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.

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 79V107000.
  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

Questions

Is the 79V107000 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 79V107000?

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 79V107000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on April 30, 1979. 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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