Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 80V-089 · 1980 Ford F700

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 80V-089 covers 159 1980 Ford F700 for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on July 14, 1980.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1591 model

ReportedJul 14, 1980Owners notified Aug 18, 1980

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 80V089000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, TWO FUEL LINE BRACKETS WERE INCORRECTLY POSITIONED, ALLOWING THE FUEL LINE TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE LEFT HAND FRONT BRAKE JOUNCE HOSE. CONTACT WITH THE FUEL LINE, WHICH HAS A METAL OUTER SHIELD, COULD CAUSE CHAFING OF THE BRAKE HOSE.

What to do

The fix

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPOSITIONING THE BRACKETS TO REROUTE THE FUEL LINE. THE LEFT-HAND BRAKE JOUNCE HOSE WILL ALSO BE REPLACED IF CHAFING HAS OCCURRED.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINE FITTINGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED CHAFING OF THE BRAKE HOSE COULD LEAD TO LOSSOF BRAKE FLUID, LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY, AND AN ACCIDENT.

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

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Ford F7001980

Built from March 1, 1980 to March 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.