Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 79V-107 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 79V-107 covers 18 Ford vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on April 30, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V107000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
SOME VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH BRAKE CONTROL VALVES AND BRAKE TUBES INTENDED FOR USE IN VEHICLES WITHOUT TRAILER TOW PACKAGES.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE BRAKE CONTROL VALVE AND CONNECTING BRAKE TUBE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: USE OF INCORRECT BRAKE VALVES WILL INCREASE REAR BRAKEPRESSURE. THE VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT PREMATURE REAR WHEEL LOCKUP WHICH COULD CAUSELOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 1979 to March 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.