Ford B700 1979
Model B700 made in 1979 by Ford got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning service brakes, air .
Model 1979
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
79V054000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1978 to 01/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 1100 | 05/11/1979 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/22/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | New nylon air brake tubes will be installed and rerouted without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: trucks and buses equipped with gasoline engines and airbrakes.system: service brakes; air brake tubes.consequences of defect: partial loss of vehicle service brakes can result andthe rear spring brakes could activate, possibly resulting in a vehicleaccident.note: rupture of the tubes for the secondary system can be detected by acontinuous buzzer and warning light, signaling low air pressure, and by thedual reading air gauge indicator. vehicle operator is cautioned to avoidperiods of engine idling, particularly when the choke and throttle are set.this condition generates substantial heat, which can cause tube rupture. |