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NHTSA recall 79V237000

Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft

Ford Bronco and 1 more

Reported Oct 26, 197930 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Sep 1, 1979 – Sep 1, 1979

The defect

The involved vehicles may have been produced with rear axle shafts (right or left) that did not receive proper heat treatment of the bearing journals.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace both rear axle shafts at no cost to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford Bronco
1980
Ford F150
1980

Notes

Vehicle description: trucks, light.system: suspension; rear axle shaft.consequences of defect: if this condition exists, the axle shaft may fractureunder severe or extended use causing loss of a rear wheel, possible loss ofvehicle control and an accident.