Recall 78V186000: 1979 Ford Mustang and 1 other model

Report received

Aug 24, 1978

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

59vehicles

Model years

1979

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The tilt steering columns on the involved vehicles contain in-process temporary alignment pins rather than the permanent press-fit pivot pins. The temporary pins are slightly undersized and could separate from the steering column during vehicle operation. This can cause steering wheel lockup.

Remedy

The dealer will install a permanent pivot pin in the steering column without charge to owner.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1979 Ford Mustang0 complaints
• 1979 Mercury Capri0 complaints