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1978 Ford BRONCO Power Train Automatic Transmission Lever And Recall


NHTSA Recall #	43620
NHTSA Compaign #	78V035000
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Supplier	FORD
Brand	FORD
Model	BRONCO
Model Year	1978
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND
Date of notification	23/03/78
Begin date of manufacuring	01/08/77
End date of manufacturing	01/12/77
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	16/02/78
Report created	12/10/79
Regulation part number
FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	47339
Defect summary	The shift selector reaction springs may be deformed as a result of improper installation of selector levers during column buildup. Thus the lever may not be able to be moved into the insert detents located in the steering column assembly. This could prevent the "park" gear from being engaged.
Consequence summary
Corrective action	Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the shift selector reaction spring without charge to owner.
Recall notes	Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with automatic transmission andoptional tilt steering. System: power train; transmission shift selector. Consequences of defect: if the parking gear is not actually engaged and thevehicle is parked on an incline without applying the emergency brake, thevehicle could roll free. Property damage and personal injury to bystanderscould result.

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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1978 Ford BRONCO Power Train Automatic Transmission Lever And Recall

1978 Ford BRONCO Power Train Automatic Transmission Lever And Recall

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