1980 FORD F880 Recall

Campaign:

82V120000 on 12/12/1982

Component:

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

Manufactured:

07/31/1979 - 03/31/1981

Affected:

33,863

Defect:

The brake master cylinder to chassis tube and hose assembly may have been located in such a way that it is susceptible to chafing during vehicle operation. continued chafing may result in tube or hose failure and subsequent loss of brake fluid.

Correction:

The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a brake line attaching clip and replace any damaged brake tube and hose assembly without charge.

Notes:

Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes.system: service brakes; hydraulic brake tube and hose assembly.consequences of defect: loss of brake fluid would lead to a reduction in orloss of service braking capability which could cause loss of vehicle controland an accident.note: vehicle operator may be alerted to the problem by a drop in brake pedalheight during application. illumination of brake warning light on theinstrument panel may also alert driver to the situation.

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