Recall 80V167000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings — Ford · reported 23 Dec 1980 · 79 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
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.
The fix
VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, FRONT BRAKE HOSES AND BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE HOSES (FRONT).CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE MAY CAUSE A TOTAL LOSS OF SERVICEBRAKES AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, ESPECIALLY IN SITUATIONS WHERE MINIMUM STOPPINGDISTANCE IS REQUIRED.NOTE: INCREASED PEDAL TRAVEL AND SPONGINESS IN THE BRAKE PEDAL ARE WARNINGINDICATORS OF BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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