Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipeRecall 76V-015 · 1975–1976 Ford Bronco
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 76V-015 covers 13,416 1975–1976 Ford Bronco for a exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe problem, reported to NHTSA on February 9, 1976.
Source: NHTSA recall 76V015000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
FORD CAMPAIGN NO 183.POSSIBILITY THAT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM MUFFLER THATINCORPORATES AN INTEGRAL, SOLID, CLOSED-END BRUSH SHIELD MAY EXPERIENCE MUFFLERFAILURE DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD-UP.THE TYPICAL LOCATION OF FAILURE INMUFFLER ALLOWS HIGH TEMPERATURE EXHAUST GASES TO BE DIRECTED AGAINST THE FLOORPAN IN SUCH A MANNER THAT COULD RESULT IN HEAT DAMAGE TO AN OPTIONAL AUXILIARYPOLYETHYLENE AUXILIARY FUEL TANK AND ADJACENT FUEL HOSE, WIRING HARNESS,AUXILIARY FUEL TANK HOSE AND FRONT INBOARD SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.IF THISCONDITION EXISTS AND THE INSULATION IS MISSING FROM THE WIRING HARNESS, ITCOULD PROVIDE A NEARBY SOURCE OF IGNITION SHOULD FUEL SPILLAGE OCCURS DUE TOTHERMAL DAMAGE TO AUXILIARY FUEL TANK.(CORRECT BY INPSECTING AND INSTALLINGMUFFLERS WHERE NECESSARY AND REPALCE OR REPAIR FUEL TANK, WIRING HARNESS ANDSEAT BELT COMPONENTS).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.