FORDMAVERICK
NHTSA vehicle recall lookup
1977 FORD MAVERICK recalls
There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this vehicle configuration.
Live NHTSA dataVehicle taxonomy resolved as FORD MAVERICK.
Most-mentioned components
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) · 1LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · 1
Campaign 77V218000
Steering › Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Feb 12, 1978
Summary
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE MANUAL STEERING GEARS MAY CONTAIN STEERING GEAR RECIRCULATORY BALLS THAT COULD FRACTURE. THIS FRACTURING IS A RESULT OF IMPROPER HEAT-TREATMENT DURING MANUFACTURE AND CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT.
Remedy
Open campaign page →
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BALL BEARINGS OF THE STEERING GEAR, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Campaign 77V045000
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
May 4, 1977
Summary
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH LEFT DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLIES THAT CONTAIN PAWL SPRING RETAINERS THAT WERE NOT PRODUCED TO ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS. CONSEQUENTLY, THE SPRING COULD BREAK, CAUSING THE LATCH PAWL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE LATCH CAM.
Remedy
Open campaign page →
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW PAWL SPRING AND CORRECT THE FLANGE ALIGNMENT, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Does this mean my vehicle has an open recall?
No. Year/make/model results show campaigns associated with this vehicle configuration. RecallSight can decode your VIN and build the research dossier here; NHTSA remains authoritative for whether a specific VIN has an unrepaired recall.
Check a VIN on RecallSight →What should I do?
Review the remedy and manufacturer guidance for each campaign. Safety recall remedies are generally provided by manufacturers without charge when the vehicle is covered.
Model history
See every FORD MAVERICK model year
Browse all official vPIC model years, including years RecallSight has not indexed yet, then compare the evidence as each year is loaded.