Lincoln Mark V 1979
Model Mark V made in 1979 by Lincoln got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningpower train, service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1979
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V256000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 11/01/1978 to 11/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 7000 | 11/17/1978 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/27/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles were equipped with automatic transmissions in which the parking pawl was not heat-treated. during normal vehicle operation, a parking pawl that has not been heat-treated could become deformed or worn to the point that the transmission will not lock in park. as a result, the vehicle could roll free if the driver does not set the parking brake when parking or leaving vehicle unattended. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl with one that has been heat-treated. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks.system: power train; transmission, automatic.consequences of defect: this condition could result in vehicle damage, propertydamage, and personal injury.note: owner is advised to engage the parking brake when leaving the vehicleparked or unattended. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V117000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 02/01/1979 to 03/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 82000 | 06/18/1979 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/15/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles were produced with brake push-rod to brake pedal retaining pins which were not heat-treated as specified. this could allow the brake pedal to become disengaged from the push-rod. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the suspect brake retaining pin. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; hydraulic linkage, pedal.consequences of defect: disengagement of the brake pedal would result in totalloss of service brakes, which could lead to loss of vehicle control and anaccident.note: the parking brake will remain operational even if service brakes arelost. | |||||||||||||||