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NHTSA recall 79V249000

Structure › Body › Bumpers

Lincoln Mark V

Reported Nov 16, 1979125,000 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Sep 1, 1977 – May 1, 1978

The defect

The involved vehicles were built with an aluminum rear bumper reinforcement attached to two steel mounting surfaces. In climates where large amounts of rock salt are used, the aluminum reinforcement could experience corrosion where it attaches to the vehicle.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect all involved vehicles for degree of corrosion. Where corrosion IS severe, the aluminum reinforcement will be replaced with one made of steel. Where corrosion IS not severe, dealer will install insulation materials between the aluminum and the steel components. This will be done at no cost to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Lincoln Mark V
19771978

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: structure; rear bumper reinforcement.consequences of defect: corrosion can weaken the reinforcement, thuspotentially resulting in separation of the rear bumper from the vehicle. Thiswould present a traffic hazard to oncoming vehicles.