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NHTSARecalled Feb 22, 1979 · #79V054000

BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE AIR BRAKE LINES MAY BE ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MUFFLER. BECAUSE THE AIR BRAKE LINES ARE MADE OF NYLON MATERIAL, HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST MUFFLER CAN WEAKEN THE BRAKE LINE TUBES, POSSIBLY CAUSING THEM TO RUPTURE. TUBE RUPTURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF AIR IN THE SECONDARY AIR BRAKE SYSTEM.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

NEW NYLON AIR BRAKE TUBES WILL BE INSTALLED AND REROUTED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

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