NHTSA Recall 82V120000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V120000; Date: Dec. 7, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Ford F600; 1981 Ford F600; 1980 Ford F880; 1981 Ford F880
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 33,863
Recall Summary:
The brake master cylinder to chassis tube and hose assembly may have been located in such a way that it is susceptible to chafing during vehicle operation. Continued chafing may result in tube or hose failure and subsequent loss of brake fluid.
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a brake line attaching clip and replace any damaged brake tube and hose assembly without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes. System: service brakes; hydraulic brake tube and hose assembly. Consequences of defect: loss of brake fluid would lead to a reduction in orloss of service braking capability which could cause loss of vehicle controland an accident. Note: vehicle operator may be alerted to the problem by a drop in brake pedalheight during application. Illumination of brake warning light on theinstrument panel may also alert driver to the situation.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 24, 1983
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