Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #79V054000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V054000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 1,100 affected units, BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

Corrective Action

New nylon air brake tubes will be installed and rerouted without charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V054000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1979-02-22T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:air systems:lines:hose:non-metallic

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 1,100

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

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: N/A

Corrective Action: New nylon air brake tubes will be installed and rerouted without charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 79V054000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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