Structure: frame and membersRecall 79V-116 · Ford and Mercury vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 79V-116 covers 12 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on May 15, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V116000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH FRAMES THAT MAY HAVE INADEQUATELY WELDED #2 CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLIES. THIS COULD OCCUR IF CERTAIN MANUAL WELD OPERATIONS WERE NOT PERFORMED DURING FRAME FABRICATION. SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS WHICH MAY OCCUR IN POLICE DUTY, MAY CAUSE CRACKING AROUND THE GUSSET, ALLOWING IT TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REWELD THE MANUAL WELD AREAS ON THE #2 CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POLICE PACKAGE.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FRAME AND MEMBERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IFTHIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARMWHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE GUSSET WOULD ALSO DISENGAGE FROM THE FRAME, RESULTINGIS LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THIS COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE 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 February 1, 1979 to March 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.