Transport CanadaCritical
1979 FORD F-800Transport Canada Recall #1979036
Defect
TRUCK AND BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES. HEAT RADIATED BY THE EXHAUST MUFFLER MAY RUPTURE EITHER OF THE NEARBY SERVICE OR PARKING AIR BRAKE TUBES RESULTING IN A LOSS OF SUPPLY AIR TO THE SECONDARY AIR BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS WOULD REDUCE VEHICLE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS BY 50%.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
No remedy description available.
10 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 340