Vehicle recall 79V237000 · October 26, 1979
Ford Bronco and F-150
The involved vehicles may have been produced with rear axle shafts (right or left) that did not receive proper heat treatment of the bearing journals.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The involved vehicles may have been produced with rear axle shafts (right or left) that did not receive proper heat treatment of the bearing journals.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace both rear axle shafts at no cost to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks, light.system: suspension; rear axle shaft.consequences of defect: if this condition exists, the axle shaft may fractureunder severe or extended use causing loss of a rear wheel, possible loss ofvehicle control and an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V237000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 26, 1979
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- October 18, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 30
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
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 (1980): 1980
- Ford F-150 (1980): 1980
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