Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 73V-210 · Ford vehicles

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 73V-210 covers 675 Ford vehicles for a supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on October 30, 1973.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected6754 models
ReportedOct 30, 1973Owners notified Nov 21, 1973
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 73V210000 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 107.BUS CHASIS.POSSIBILITY THAT THE SERVICE OR PARKINGBRAKE SYSTEM NYLON AIR BRAKE TUBES, OR BOTH, MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED ONTHE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY.IN SUCH CASES, THE TUBING MAYCONTACT THE EXHAUST TAIL PIPE AND MELT UNDER NORMAL EXHAUST OPERATINGTEMPERATURE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF AIR AND BRAKE PERFORMANCE.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND ADDING A TUBE CLIP TO HOLD IN PROPER PLACE).

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

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

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