Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #78V035000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V035000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 47,339 affected units, POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:LEVER AND LINKA, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The shift selector reaction springs may be deformed as a result of improper installation of selector levers during column buildup. Thus the lever may not be able to be moved into the insert detents located in the steering column assembly. This could prevent the "park" gear from being engaged.

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the shift selector reaction spring without charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V035000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1978-02-16T00:00:00

Subject: Power train:transmission:automatic:lever and linka

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 47,339

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The shift selector reaction springs may be deformed as a result of improper installation of selector levers during column buildup. Thus the lever may not be able to be moved into the insert detents located in the steering column assembly. This could prevent the "park" gear from being engaged.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the shift selector reaction spring without charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ppeu.6zsn.8xn3

NHTSA ID: 78V035000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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