1979 FORD B800

1 recalls, 0 complaints

79V054000 Feb 22, 1979
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE AIR BRAKE LINES MAY BE ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MUFFLER. BECAUSE THE AIR BRAKE LINES ARE MADE OF NYLON MATERIAL, HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST MUFFLER CAN WEAKEN THE BRAKE LINE TUBES, POSSIBLY CAUSING THEM TO RUPTURE. TUBE RUPTURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF AIR IN THE SECONDARY AIR BRAKE SYSTEM.
Remedy
NEW NYLON AIR BRAKE TUBES WILL BE INSTALLED AND REROUTED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
1,100 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

No complaints found for this vehicle.

FORD B800 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD B800 across all model years (1979, 1998).

8 Total Recalls
10 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FORD B800 - Year by Year

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1982 1 0 View
1981 2 0 View
1979 (current) 1 0

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