Recalls for FAIRMONT FORD, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS, Dec 18, 1979
A recall was issued on Dec 18, 1979 for FAIRMONT FORD, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, in response to SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS problems. THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES INTENDED FOR OTHER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE WHEEL CYLINDERS MAY NOT BE THE CORRECT SIZE. THIS COULD AFFECT BRAKING PERFORMANCE.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALER WILL REPLACE ANY INCORRECT WHEEL CYLINDERS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCES, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.