Vehicle recall 73V033000 · February 13, 1973
Ford Country Sedan, Country Squire and 5 more models
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Ford campaign no h-7B.POSSIBILITY that there is insufficient clearancebetween the front fender aprons and the front brake tubes.this conditioncould permit the fender aprons to contact and shape the brake tubes.if notcorrected the tube may wear through resulting inloss of front wheel braking.(correct by inspecting and adjustto provide sufficient clearance.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 73V033000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 13, 1973
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- February 28, 1973
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 76,670
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Country Sedan (1973): 1973
- Ford Country Squire (1973): 1973
- Ford Custom (1973): 1973
- Ford Custom 500 (1973): 1973
- Ford Galaxie (1973): 1973
- Ford Galaxie 500 (1973): 1973
- Ford LTD (1973): 1973
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