NHTSA Recall 80V120000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V120000; Date: Sep. 19, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Ford Club Wagon; 1980 Ford E100; 1980 Ford E150; 1980 Ford Econoline
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 10,000
Recall Summary:
Certain vehicles were equipped with front brake hose assemblies that were incorrectly manufactured by the supplier. These assemblies, both rh and lh, were incorrectly built with the fittings misoriented by 90 degrees. This could cause chafing of the brake hose through contact with the adjacent tire during full turns. Continued chafing could result in a brake fluid leak.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect both front brake hoses and, if necessary, replace one or both hoses at no charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: vans and wagons. System: service brakes; front brake hose assembly. Consequences of defect: loss of brake fluid will cause a loss of front wheelbraking action, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control and an accident. Note: loss of brake fluid may be detected by illumination of the brake warninglight.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 6, 1980
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