Recalls for P500 FORD, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT, Sept 25, 1979

A recall was issued on Sept 25, 1979 for P500 FORD, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, in response to SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT problems. 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.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: 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.