Recall 79V262000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS Defect in 1980-1980 MERCURY COUGAR
RECALL This recall affects up to 3,000 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 79V262000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 3,000 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE ANY INCORRECT WHEEL CYLINDERS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 19V904000 | 2010 MERCURY MILAN | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 600,166 | |
| 21E013000 | 2011 MERCURY MILAN | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 249 | |
| 21V081000 | 2009 MERCURY MILAN | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 1,067 | |
| 19V001000 | 2010 MERCURY MILAN | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 782,384 | |
| 18V775000 | 2010 MERCURY MILAN | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 215 | |
| 18V046000 | 2010 MERCURY MILAN | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 327,796 | |
| 17V024000 | 2006 MERCURY MILAN | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 654,695 | |
| 16V384000 | 2006 MERCURY MILAN | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 1,892,343 | |
| 16V777000 | 2010 MERCURY MARINER | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 329,265 |