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NHTSARecalled Sep 22, 1977 · #77V159000

SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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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.

Product details

Product
SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
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UPCs
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What you should do

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE CORRECT REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice