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1978 Ford Bronco Recall

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Active Safety 1978 Ford Bronco Recalls (4)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1978 Ford Bronco in Canada.

Ref #1978-017 Campaign : 288
1978-05-01 5 590 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

THE PARK CAM PLATE STOPS IN THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING MAY BE MISLOCATED DUE TO CORE SHIFTING. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN THE PARKING PAWL NOT ENGAGING WHEN THE SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACE IN THE "PARK~ POSITION. THIS MAY ALLOW AN UNATTENDED VEHICLE TO ROLL FREE IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT ENGAGED.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1977-160 Campaign : N/D
1978-02-14 2 602 units

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Issue Description

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND OPTIONAL TILT STEERING COLUMN. VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH DEFORMED SHIFT SELECTOR LEVER REACTION SPRINGS WHICH CAN REDUCE OR ELIMINATE THE FORCE ON THE SELECTOR LEVER ACTING TO PUSH THE LEVER INTO THE INSERT DETENTS IN THE STEERING COLUMN. A DRIVER MAY FAIL TO ENGAGE THE "PARK" POSITION DUE TO THE ABSENCE OF THE SPRING FORCE OR THE SELECTOR LEVER COULD BE MOVED OUT OF "PARK~ WITHOUT THE DRIVER FIRST PULLING THE LEVER TOWARD THE STEERING WHEEL. AN UNATTENDED VEHICLE WITH THE SELECTOR LEVER NOT ENGAGED IN "PARK" AND WITHOUT THE PARKING BRAKE ON COULD ROLL AWAY CAUSING INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1977-094 Campaign : N/D
1977-11-01 1 226 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH C-6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. SOME AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS HAVE PARK ACTUATION CAM SUPPORT PLATES THAT MAY BREAK DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT. FRAGMENTS FROM THE BROKEN PLATE CAN PREVENT THE PARKING PAWL FROM ENGAGING WHEN THE SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK (P) POSITION OR MAY PREVENT THE PARK GEAR FROM DISENGAGING. THIS DEFECT MAY ALLOW A PARKED VEHICLE TO ROLL FREE IF THE MANUAL PARKING BRAKE HAS NOT BEEN ENGAGED.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1977-055 Campaign : N/D
1977-08-31 42 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL FOLDING REAR SEATS. A BUILD-UP OF THE CARPET-FLOORMAT, SOUND DEADENER AND INSULATION UNDER THE REAR SEAT FRAME AND SEAT BELT ANCHOR TAB MAY PREVENT THE OPTIONAL FOLDING REAR SEAT CUSHION FROM LATCHING PROPERLY. SINCE THE OPTION INCLUDED SEAT-MOUNTED SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES, THE POSSIBILITY OF OCCUPANT INJURY EXISTS IF THE SEAT IS NOT LATCHED PROPERLY. A PARTIALLY ENGAGED LATCH MAY ALSO FAIL THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE LOADING REQUIREMENTS OF C.M.V.S.S. 210.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
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