Ford B700 1984

Model B700 made in 1984 by Ford got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to parking brake. . The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .

Model 1984

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
84V135000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1983 to 03/01/1984V (Vehicle)805112/03/1984MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY10/23/198411/07/1984
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will relocate and replace the brake booster supply tube and hose as necessary at no cost to owner.
NotesVehicle 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.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PE88036FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/21/198807/26/1988COOLING FAN BEARING FAILUR
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE - HYDRAULIC - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
05/01/1993
 Three school bus fires due to rupture of a brake hose which is located near the exhaust manifold. see odi#533337 and 533338