Make : FORD | Model : FAIRMONT | Year : 1979 |
Build Dates : 19780801 - 19781101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V039000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19790126 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 9500 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH SAFETY COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION LABELS THAT CONTAINED INCORRECT GVWR AND GAWR WEIGHT INFORMATION. THE GVWR"S COULD BE OVERSTATED BY UP TO 197 LBS., DUE TO AN ERROR IN THE REPORTING OF INCREMENTAL OPTION WEIGHTS USED TO DERIVE THE GVWR"S AND GAWR"S. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE OWNER HAS THE OPTION OF AFFIXING THE SUPPLIED LABELS HIMSELF OR BRINGING THE VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THEM AFFIXED. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 567 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 000 | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |