NHTSA Campaign 79V262000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
Issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY · Reported Dec 18, 1979 · 3,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES INTENDED FOR OTHER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE WHEEL CYLINDERS MAY NOT BE THE CORRECT SIZE. THIS COULD AFFECT BRAKING PERFORMANCE.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE ANY INCORRECT WHEEL CYLINDERS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | FAIRMONT | 1980 | 3,000 |
| FORD | THUNDERBIRD | 1980 | 3,000 |
| MERCURY | COUGAR | 1980 | 3,000 |
| MERCURY | ZEPHYR | 1980 | 3,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 79V262000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.