Recall 79V054000: 1979 Ford F800 and 3 other models
- Report received
- Feb 22, 1979
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 1,100vehicles
- Model years
- 1979
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
The air brake lines may be routed too close to the exhaust muffler. Because the air brake lines are made of nylon material, heat from the exhaust muffler can weaken the brake line tubes, possibly causing them to rupture. Tube rupture could result in loss of air in the secondary air brake system.
Remedy
New nylon air brake tubes will be installed and rerouted without charge to owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1979 Ford B7000 complaints
- 1979 Ford B8000 complaints
- 1979 Ford F7001 complaints
- 1979 Ford F8000 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.