Vehicle recall 79V035000 · January 29, 1979
Ford Bronco, F-150 and 1 more model
The involved vehicles were assembled with improperly manufactured steering arm knuckles.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The involved vehicles were assembled with improperly manufactured steering arm knuckles. Should an improperly manufactured steering arm knuckle fracture and separate, the steering linkage tie rod may disengage from the knuckle.
- Remedy
- The dealer will inspect for cracking in the steering arm knuckles on all vehicles and, if necessary, replace them free of charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks, light.system: steering linkages; steering arm knuckle.consequences of defect: complete disengagement of the steering arm could occurat any time while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss or seriousimpairment of steering control and the potential for a vehicle accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V035000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 29, 1979
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- April 6, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 62,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Bronco (1979): 1979
- Ford F-150 (1979): 1979
- Ford F-250 (1979): 1979
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