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Search Results   Report Date : February 9, 2010 at 08:32 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 79V107000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / 500     1979      FORD / CUSTOM     1979      FORD / LTD     1979      FORD / LTD LANDAU     1979 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: APR 25, 1979 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 79V107000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 18 Summary: SOME VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH BRAKE CONTROL VALVES AND BRAKE TUBES INTENDED FOR USE IN VEHICLES WITHOUT TRAILER TOW PACKAGES. Consequence: Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE BRAKE CONTROL VALVE AND CONNECTING BRAKE TUBE. Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: USE OF INCORRECT BRAKE VALVES WILL INCREASE REAR BRAKEPRESSURE. THE VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT PREMATURE REAR WHEEL LOCKUP WHICH COULD CAUSELOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. Check to Request Research. Submit below.