Transport CanadaHigh Risk
1978 FORD FAIRMONTTransport Canada Recall #1977082
The official notice
Defect
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND STEERING COLUMN MOUNTED SHIFT CONTROLS. THE TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL MAY NOT ENGAGE THE PARKING GEAR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION DUE TO EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY IN THE SHIFT LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FREE IF IT IS PARKED WITHOUT THE PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
No remedy description available.
5,997 vehicles affectedUpdated June 10, 2026