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1979 FORD F250 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: DISC: ROTOR |
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Build Years/Makes/Models: |
1979 FORD F250 |
| Units
affected: |
500 |
| Recall
Number: |
79V201000 |
| Owner Notification Date: |
October 30, 1979 |
| Recall Creation Date: |
December 12, 1979 |
| Component Description: |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components:
Disc: Rotor |
| Manufacturer Involved in This
Recall: |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufacturer Responsible for This
Recall: |
Ford Motor Company |
| Report Received Date: |
November 2, 1979 |
| Summary:
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Dimensional differences in
the 1980 versus the 1979 assemblies may allow the inner brake
lining/shoe to move outward to a position where it is no longer retained
in the shoe slot when the front brake inner linings become worn to the
point of needing replacement. The inner brake shoe could then wedge
between the rotor and spindle, possibly causing a sudden lock-up of one
front wheel. This can occur without brake application and would
adversely affect steering control. These dimensional differences could
also allow additional travel of the brake piston such that a loss of
brake fluid from the front brake system may occur. This would result in
increased stopping distances. |
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Consequence: |
Loss of steering control
along with increased stopping distances could result in an accident. |
| Remedy:
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The dealer will inspect
and, if necessary, replace the hub and rotor assemblies and spindle
seals. |
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Note:
Vehicle description: Light trucks with 6200 and 6900 lb GVWR and equipped
with two wheel drive and standard front brakes. |
