Defect Description For Recall
The Air Brake Lines May Be Routed Too Close To The Exhaust Muffler. Because The Air Brake Lines Are Made Of Nylon Material, Heat From The Exhaust Muffler Can Weaken The Brake Line Tubes, Possibly Causing Them To Rupture. Tube Rupture Could Result In Loss Of Air In The Secondary Air Brake System.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
B800
Year
1979
Recall Campaign Number
79V054000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
New Nylon Air Brake Tubes Will Be Installed And Rerouted Without Charge To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19780801
End Of Manufacture
19790101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1100
Date Owners Notified
19790511
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19790222