Vehicle recall 79V152000 · June 19, 1979
Ford Club Wagon, E-250 and 2 more models
The incorrectly installed left front brake hoses may allow for contact between the front brake hoses and the front tires when the front wheels are in full right or left turn…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The incorrectly installed left front brake hoses may allow for contact between the front brake hoses and the front tires when the front wheels are in full right or left turn positions. If contact is made, the hose could wear and allow brake fluid to leak out.
- Remedy
- The dealer will inspect front brake hoses and replace those lacking the proper clearance with current production hoses, without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; front brake hoses.consequences of defect: front wheel braking capability could be lost, causingan increase in stopping distances and, possibly, an accident.note: operator may be alerted to loss of front brakes by the activation of awarning light. Should this light appear, proceed with caution and have thevehicle serviced immediately.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V152000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 19, 1979
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- June 16, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 75,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Club Wagon (1979): 1979
- Ford E-250 (1979): 1979
- Ford E-350 (1979): 1979
- Ford Econoline (1979): 1979
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