1968 FORD B700 Recalls (3)

Campaign:

68V028000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Steering

Manufactured:

12/31/1966 - 01/31/1968

Affected:

82,000

Notes:

Possibility failure of rivets used for attaching the front spring rear hanger bracket to the frame.rivet failure would allow the bracket to separate from the frame imposing severe loads at the front bracket.should the spring disengage from the front bracket the axle will shift and loss of steering control could result.also, there is a pos- sibility of misassembly or mis-alignment of certain components in the power steering system.failure to correct this condition, if present, also could result in loss of steering control.(correct by in- stalling new rivets and power steering components if necessary.)

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Campaign:

68V062000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum

Affected:

3,900

Notes:

Possibility frame mounted power brake booster may have been manufactured improperly or damaged in transit or assembly.any of these conditions could result in failure to release brakes promptly which will reduce braking ability or loss of power assist.(correct by inspection and replace if neces- sary.)

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Campaign:

71V024000 on 08/13/1981

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Affected:

11,055

Notes:

Trucks and buses equipped with split hydraulic brake systems.possibility thatbrake tubes may have been routed so that ther e is insufficient clearancebetween steel brake line and trans mission housing. this could cause brake lineto be penetratedby chafing action, resulting in noticeable reduction invehicl e braking ability.(correct by replacing and rerouting wherenecessary.)

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