Other: labelsRecall 79V-022 · 1979 Ford LTD
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 79V-022 covers 25,453 1979 Ford LTD for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on January 15, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V022000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE WORD "LIGHTS" WAS OMITTED FROM THE PANEL APPLIQUE IDENTIFYING THE HEADLAMP SWITCH. WITHOUT THIS IDENTIFICATION THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS".
The fix
OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE MAILED ADHESIVE BACKED LABELS CONTAINING THE WORD "LIGHTS", ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER INSTALLATION AT NO CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CERTIFICATION LABELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: EQUIPMENT NOT LABELED POSES A SAFETY HAZARD TOINDIVIDUALS NOT FAMILIAR WITH VEHICLE AND CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.