Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 71V-026 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 71V-026 covers 848 Ford vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on February 19, 1971.
Source: NHTSA recall 71V026000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-76.F-B-LN 6000-7000.EQUIPPED WITH SPLITHYDRAULIC BRAKESYSTEM F-LN-6000-7000 EQUIPPED WITH SINGLE HY DRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS CATERPILLARDIESELENGINES.POSSIBILITYTHAT WHEN BRAKE TUBES WERE ROUTED, INSUFFICIENTCLEARANCE WASLEFT BETWEEN TUBES AND STARTER MOTORSOLENOID.THIS COULD CAUS EBRAKE TUBE TO CHAFE THROUGH AND AFFECT BREAKING ABILITY ON D UAL SYSTEMS ORCAUSE COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES ON SINGLE HYDRAUL IC SYSTEMS.(CORRECT BYREPLACING OR REROUTING BRAKE TUBES WH ERE NECESSARY.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.