Vehicle recall 81V072000 · June 15, 1981
Ford B600, B700 and 3 more models
The primary circuit connection, which provides primary electrical power to the engine, could deteriorate due to high current draw produced by builder-installed equipment.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The primary circuit connection, which provides primary electrical power to the engine, could deteriorate due to high current draw produced by builder-installed equipment.
- Remedy
- The main cab wiring harness electrical connector will be modified to eliminate deterioration at no charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: school buses.system: electrical; primary circuit connector.consequences of defect: depending on the degree of deterioration present,intermittent or complete loss of all vehicle electrical power could result.this would cause the engine to stop running and power steering assist and powerassist for hydraulic brakes would be lost, if the vehicle is so equipped. Thesefailures could occur without warning, possibly resulting in an accident.note: vehicle should be removed from service until the problem is corrected.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 81V072000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 15, 1981
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- June 29, 1981
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 11,700
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford B600 (1980-1981): 1981, 1980
- Ford B700 (1980-1981): 1981, 1980
- Ford F-600 (1980-1981): 1981, 1980
- Ford F-700 (1980-1981): 1981, 1980
- Ford F-800 (1980-1981): 1981, 1980
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