Axle assembly: axle shaftRecall 79V-237 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 79V-237 covers 30 Ford vehicles for a axle assembly: axle shaft problem, reported to NHTSA on October 26, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V237000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH REAR AXLE SHAFTS (RIGHT OR LEFT) THAT DID NOT RECEIVE PROPER HEAT TREATMENT OF THE BEARING JOURNALS.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE BOTH REAR AXLE SHAFTS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, LIGHT.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR AXLE SHAFT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE AXLE SHAFT MAY FRACTUREUNDER SEVERE OR EXTENDED USE CAUSING LOSS OF A REAR WHEEL, POSSIBLE LOSS OFVEHICLE 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 September 1, 1979 to September 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.