Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1979 Ford E100 in Canada.
VEHICLES PRODUCED BETWEEN SEPT. 19 AND OCT. 19, 1978. SOME 15 X 5.5 INCH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES MAY HABE SUB-STANDARD SPOT WELDS AT THE DISC TO RIM ATTACHMENT THAT COULD RESULT IN METAL FATIGUE CRACKS IN THE WHEEL RIM. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE AIR LOSS RESULTING IN TIRE UNDERINFLATION AND POSSIBLE TIRE BLOWOUT. ALSO, IF ALL SPOT WELDS WERE TO FAIL, THE RIM AND TIRE WOULD SEPARATE FROM THE WHEEL DISC RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
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Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 300 OR 460 C.I.D. ENGINES AND REAR FLOOR MATS SOME OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT SOME SPECIFIED BODY-MOUNTED HEAT SHIELDS. IF SUCH A VEHICLE IS ALLOWED TO IDLE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD (PARTICULARLY WITH A FOULED SPARK PLUG OR OTHER ENGINE CONDITION WHICH INCREASES EXHAUST TEMPERATURES) THE ABSENCE OF THESE HEAT SHIELDS COULD RESULT IN HIGH REAR FLOOR PAN TEMPERATURES THAT COULD CHAR THE REAR FLOOR COVERING RESULTING IN INTERIOR SMOKE DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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