NHTSA Recall 80V089000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V089000; Date: Jul. 14, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Ford F700
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 159
Recall Summary:
On certain vehicles, two fuel line brackets were incorrectly positioned, allowing the fuel line to come into contact with the left hand front brake jounce hose. Contact with the fuel line, which has a metal outer shield, could cause chafing of the brake hose.
How to Fix:
Owners will be provided with instructions for repositioning the brackets to reroute the fuel line. The left-hand brake jounce hose will also be replaced if chafing has occurred.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks. System: fuel; fuel line fittings. Consequences of defect: continued chafing of the brake hose could lead to lossof brake fluid, loss of braking capability, and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 18, 1980
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