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Vehicle recall 84V135000 · October 23, 1984

Ford B600, B700 and 7 more models

The involved vehicles were produced with hydraulic brake booster supply hoses that are located too close to the engine exhaust manifold and may chafe and develop heat damage…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
The involved vehicles were produced with hydraulic brake booster supply hoses that are located too close to the engine exhaust manifold and may chafe and develop heat damage during vehicle operation. Chafing and heat induced deterioration of a hose due to direct contact with the manifold may cause the hose to wear. A subsequent rupture will result in pump fluid loss.
Remedy
The dealer will relocate and replace the brake booster supply tube and hose as necessary at no cost to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks and buses equipped with hydraulic brakes andgasoline and propane engines.system: service brakes; booster supply hose.consequences of defect: should this deterioration and rupture occur duringvehicle operation, distance required for stopping will be increased, possiblyresulting in an accident. Leaking fluid may also ignite, resulting in an enginecompartment fire and possible personal injury.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
84V135000
Reported to NHTSA
October 23, 1984
Filed by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification
December 3, 1984
Vehicles potentially affected
8,051
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Recall 84V135000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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