Ford Recall 80V167000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 80V167000 · announced December 23, 1980 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 79 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, FRONT BRAKE HOSES AND BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1978 Ford P600
• 1979 Ford P600

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.