Brake lights: switchRecall 79V-218 · Ford vehicles

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 79V-218 covers 3,100 Ford vehicles for a brake lights: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on September 25, 1979.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected3,1002 models

ReportedSep 25, 1979Owners notified Dec 3, 1979

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 79V218000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN A LOW PRESSURE PART OF THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM. CONSEQUENTLY, THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT PRESSURE TO ACTUATE THE LAMP SWITCH AND ILLUMINATE THE STOP LAMPS DURING LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS.

What to do

The fix

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, RELOCATE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; STOP LAMP SWITCH.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE WARNING OFVEHICLE BRAKING TO DRIVERS TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND A REAR END COLLISIONMAY 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 P5001976, 1977

Ford P6001976, 1977

Built from October 1, 1975 to November 1, 1976. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.