Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connectionsRecall 78V-267 · 1978 Ford B700
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 78V-267 covers 455 1978 Ford B700 for a hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections problem, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V267000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE FLUID RETURN HOSE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR AND PUMP IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO DETERIORATION AND "KINKING". DETERIORATION OF THE HOSE PERMITS PARTICLES TO ENTER THE POWER STEERING FLUID SYSTEM RESTRICTING FLOW. BOTH HOSE DETERIORATION AND KINKING MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AND INCREASED MANUAL STEERING EFFORTS.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE RETURN HOSE AND MODIFY THE ROUTING OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE FOR THE RETURN HOSE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: STEERING ASSEMBLY; RETURN HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST COULD LEAD TO LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.