Vehicle recall 73V036000 · February 16, 1973
Ford B500, B600 and 3 more models
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Ford campaign no h-7E.BUS chassis.possibility that the double vacuum tanksfor brake booster assemblies may have a vacuum check valve reversedduringinstallation.if this condition exists and is left uncorrected it could resultin reduced braking effectiveness.(correct by inspecting and replace tankswhere necessary.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 73V036000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 16, 1973
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- March 14, 1973
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 568
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Check valve
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