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1978 Ford Fiesta Recall

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Active Safety 1978 Ford Fiesta Recalls (3)

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

Ref #1979-045 Campaign : 338
1979-03-13 3 233 units

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Issue Description

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 155 SR-12 TIRES. THE TIRE PLACARD LISTS BOTH 155 SR-12 AND 145 SR-12 TIRES AS RECOMMENDED TIRE SIZES FOR THE VEHICLE. THE USE OF 145 SR-12 TIRES IS INCORRECT. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH CANADA MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 110 - TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.

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 #1978-116 Campaign : 314
1978-10-20 821 units

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Issue Description

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.50 X 12 INCH STEEL WHEELS. THE 4.50 X 12 INCHE STEEL WHEELS MAY CONTAIN MISLOCATED TIRE VALVE STEM HOLES THAT COULD PERMIT TIRE AIRE LEAKAGE AT THE VALVE STEM SEAT DURING HIGH SPEED OPERATION. CONTINUED HIGH SPEED OPERATION COULD RESULT IN STEERING "PULL", TIRE OVERHEATING OR TIRE FAILURE.

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 #1977-121 Campaign : N/D
1977-12-19 8 units

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Issue Description

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEALER INSTALLED AIR CONDITIONING. SOME AIR CONDITIONING KITS MAY CONTAIN IMPROPERLY LOCATED BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR WIRES WHICH COULD CONTACT THE POLYPROPYLENE BLOWER HOUSING. SHOULD THE BLOWER MOTOR BECOME JAMMED, SUFFICIENT HEAT MAY DEVELOP IN THE RESISTOR WIRE TO IGNITE THE BLOWER HOUSING CAUSING A VEHICLE FIRE.

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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