Ford 1978–1979 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled December 23, 1980 · NHTSA recall 80V167000 · Ford
Remedy
VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, FRONT BRAKE HOSES AND BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE.
Units
79 units
Description
SOME OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH FRONT WHEEL BRAKE HOSES THAT ARE TOO LONG. THIS MAY MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR THE BRAKE HOSE TO CONTACT A FRONT TIRE DURING A FULL LEFT OR RIGHT TURN, WHICH COULD RESULT IN CHAFING OF THE BRAKE HOSE AND SUBSEQUENT BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.
What to do
VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, FRONT BRAKE HOSES AND BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE.
Product
Ford P600
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →