Vehicle recall 80V167000 · December 23, 1980
1978-1979 Ford P600
Some of the subject vehicles may have been built with front wheel brake hoses that are too long.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Some of the subject vehicles may have been built with front wheel brake hoses that are too long. This may make it possible for the brake hose to contact a front tire during a full left or right turn, which could result in chafing of the brake hose and subsequent brake fluid leakage.
- Remedy
- Vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, front brake hoses and brackets will be replaced at no charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; brake hoses (front).consequences of defect: brake fluid leakage may cause a total loss of servicebrakes and a vehicle accident, especially in situations where minimum stoppingdistance is required.note: increased pedal travel and sponginess in the brake pedal are warningindicators of brake fluid leakage.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V167000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 23, 1980
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- December 15, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 79
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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