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NHTSA recall 80V120000

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Ford Club Wagon and 3 more

Reported Sep 19, 198010,000 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt May 1, 1980 – Aug 1, 1980

The defect

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.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect both front brake hoses and, if necessary, replace one or both hoses at no charge.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford Club Wagon
1980
Ford E100
1980
Ford E150
1980
Ford Econoline
1980

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.