Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #79V077000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V077000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 65,000 affected units, BRAKES:CONTROL ASSEMBLY (COMPUTER), component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain air brake anti-lock modulators could malfunction during operation of the anti-lock system. A nylon piston within the modulator air valve system can swell from exposure to system contaminants. Continued exposure may cause the piston to swell to the extent that interference with the cylinder wall will result, causing momentary sticking or a permanent jam. This can result in temporary or permanent loss of braking for the affected axle.

Corrective Action

The pistons in the valve portion of the modulators will be replaced with pistons that do not swell when exposed to air brake system contaminants.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V077000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1979-03-29T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:control assembly (computer)

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 65,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain air brake anti-lock modulators could malfunction during operation of the anti-lock system. A nylon piston within the modulator air valve system can swell from exposure to system contaminants. Continued exposure may cause the piston to swell to the extent that interference with the cylinder wall will result, causing momentary sticking or a permanent jam. This can result in temporary or permanent loss of braking for the affected axle.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The pistons in the valve portion of the modulators will be replaced with pistons that do not swell when exposed to air brake system contaminants.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-agtv~mts7-nnb6

NHTSA ID: 79V077000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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