FORD P600 1979: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 80V167000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | P600 | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1980-12-15 | 1980-12-23 | 1981-01-13 |
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 79
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
