Recall 79V218000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Defect in 1976-1977 FORD P500
RECALL This recall affects up to 3,100 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 79V218000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 3,100 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, RELOCATE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
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