FORD B7000 1973: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 73V210000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | B7000 | 1973 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1973-11-21 | 1973-10-30 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1972-10-01 - 1973-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 675
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
FORD CAMPAIGN NO 107.BUS CHASIS.POSSIBILITY THAT THE SERVICE OR PARKINGBRAKE SYSTEM NYLON AIR BRAKE TUBES, OR BOTH, MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED ONTHE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY.IN SUCH CASES, THE TUBING MAYCONTACT THE EXHAUST TAIL PIPE AND MELT UNDER NORMAL EXHAUST OPERATINGTEMPERATURE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF AIR AND BRAKE PERFORMANCE.'CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND ADDING A TUBE CLIP TO HOLD IN PROPER PLACE'.
