Ford B800 1979

Model B800 made in 1979 by Ford got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning service brakes, air .

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
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.
Consequence Summary
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.