Recalls › 82V120000

NHTSA recall 82V120000

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

Ford F600 and 1 more

Reported Dec 7, 198233,863 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Aug 1, 1979 – Apr 1, 1981

The defect

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.

The remedy

The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a brake line attaching clip and replace any damaged brake tube and hose assembly without charge.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford F600
19801981
Ford F880
19801981

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.