Transport CanadaMedium Risk
1978 FORD FAIRMONTTransport Canada Recall #1978095
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the pulse air reed valve (which permits flow of air from the air cleaner to the exhaust manifold) can fail in cold temperatures, resulting in a backflow of exhaust gas into the air cleaner and fuel induction system that causes a rich air/fuel mixture. This condition could ultimately result in spark plug misfire, or engine stalling.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
No remedy description available.
16,017 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 308Updated June 10, 2026