1980 FORD F800 RECALL - #81V072000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING
THE PRIMARY CIRCUIT CONNECTION, WHICH PROVIDES PRIMARY ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE ENGINE, COULD DETERIORATE DUE TO HIGH CURRENT DRAW PRODUCED BY BUILDER-INSTALLED EQUIPMENT.
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| Vehicle |
1980 FORD F800 |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1980 - 5/1/1981 |
| Recalled on |
6/19/1981 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
6/29/1981 |
| # Affected |
11,700 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
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| Description |
THE PRIMARY CIRCUIT CONNECTION, WHICH PROVIDES PRIMARY ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE ENGINE, COULD DETERIORATE DUE TO HIGH CURRENT DRAW PRODUCED BY BUILDER-INSTALLED EQUIPMENT. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE MAIN CAB WIRING HARNESS ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WILL BE MODIFIED TO ELIMINATE DETERIORATION AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; PRIMARY CIRCUIT CONNECTOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DEPENDING ON THE DEGREE OF DETERIORATION PRESENT,INTERMITTENT OR COMPLETE LOSS OF ALL VEHICLE ELECTRICAL POWER COULD RESULT.THIS WOULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING AND POWER STEERING ASSIST AND POWERASSIST FOR HYDRAULIC BRAKES WOULD BE LOST, IF THE VEHICLE IS SO EQUIPPED. THESEFAILURES COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: VEHICLE SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS CORRECTED. |
| See also |
1980 FORD F800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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