Disc: rotorRecall 77V-158 · Ford and Mercury vehicles

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 77V-158 covers 44,638 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a disc: rotor problem, reported to NHTSA on September 22, 1977.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected44,6382 models

ReportedSep 22, 1977Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 77V158000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED SO THAT THEY CONTAIN CRACKS. THESE CRACKED ROTORS COULD FRACTURE DURING VEHICLE BRAKING AND CAUSE BRAKE PULL AND AFFECT VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS ON INVOLVED VEHICLES, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT MAY RESULT.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Ford Fairmont1978

Mercury Zephyr1978