Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 73V-033 · Ford vehicles

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 73V-033 covers 76,670 Ford vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on February 13, 1973.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected76,6707 models
ReportedFeb 13, 1973Owners notified Feb 28, 1973
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 73V033000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-7B.POSSIBILITY THAT THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCEBETWEEN THE FRONT FENDER APRONS AND THE FRONT BRAKE TUBES.THIS CONDITIONCOULD PERMIT THE FENDER APRONS TO CONTACT AND SHAPE THE BRAKE TUBES.IF NOTCORRECTED THE TUBE MAY WEAR THROUGH RESULTING INLOSS OF FRONT WHEEL BRAKING.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND ADJUSTTO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE.)

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

7 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from August 1, 1972 to January 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.