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 1978 Ford Thunderbird in Canada.
THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (CARBON CANISTER) FUEL VAPOUR PURGE VALVE MAY BE DISCONNECTED AND COULD ALLOW A SMALL QUANTITY OF FUEL VAPOUR TO BE RELEASED TO THE ATMOSPHERE.
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).
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AMERICAN SAFETY CORPORATION FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. THE SUBJECT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH SHOULDER HARNESS RETRACTORS THAT MAY NOT LOCK WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES A SUDDEN DECELERATION OR IMPACT THUS LEAVING THE UPPER TORSO OF FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS UNRESTRAINED.
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).
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TURBINE SPOKE CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS. THE CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH LUG NUT COUNTERBORES OF INADEQUATE DEPTH SUCH THAT THE LUG NUT WILL NOT HAVE PROPER THREAD ENGAGEMENT. THIS MAY CAUSE THE LUG NUT TO LOOSEN RESULTING IN WHEEL SEPARATION.
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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