Vehicle recall 82V120000 · December 7, 1982
Ford F-600 and F880
The brake master cylinder to chassis tube and hose assembly may have been located in such a way that it is susceptible to chafing during vehicle operation.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The brake master cylinder to chassis tube and hose assembly may have been located in such a way that it is susceptible to chafing during vehicle operation. Continued chafing may result in tube or hose failure and subsequent loss of brake fluid.
- Remedy
- The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a brake line attaching clip and replace any damaged brake tube and hose assembly without charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes.system: service brakes; hydraulic brake tube and hose assembly.consequences of defect: loss of brake fluid would lead to a reduction in orloss of service braking capability which could cause loss of vehicle controland an accident.note: vehicle operator may be alerted to the problem by a drop in brake pedalheight during application. Illumination of brake warning light on theinstrument panel may also alert driver to the situation.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 82V120000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 7, 1982
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- January 24, 1983
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 33,863
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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