Recall
Ford P500 — 79V218000
NHTSA ID
79V218000
Make
Ford
Model
P500
Years Affected
1976
Recall Date
1979-09-25
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Units Affected
3,100
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN A LOW PRESSURE PART OF THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM. CONSEQUENTLY, THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT PRESSURE TO ACTUATE THE LAMP SWITCH AND ILLUMINATE THE STOP LAMPS DURING LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, RELOCATE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM.