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vehicle description: medium duty trucks and school bus chassis-cowls equipped with automatic transmissions. the welds that attach the key to the top of the steering column mounted automatic transmission shift linkage may not adequately retain the key, allowing the transmission to be in a gear other than that indicated on the "prndl", or in some cases, "rndl."

Corrective Action

the domestic special order (dso) park brake may not engage when the shift lever is placed in the park position, or in the vehicle moving in an unintended direction when the accelerator is pressed. in some vehicles the dso parking brake mechanism also may not be properly adjusted, which can result in the park brake not engaging when the shift lever is placed in the park position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the steering column shift tube and, if so equipped, to have the dso park brake linkage adjusted.

1984 Ford B800

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will relocate and replace the brake booster supply tube and hose as necessary at no cost to owner.

1983 Ford B800

Component

Electrical System:Wiring

Consequence of Defect

on the affected vehicles, the wiring assembly to the floor mounted headlamp dimmer switch may be too tight; should wires disconnect, the headlights will not operate.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will modify the dimmer switch wiring with a wire extension assembly at no charge to owner.

1983 Ford B800

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Cables

Consequence of Defect

these vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect end clamp on the hand throttle actuating cable. under certain conditions, pertaining to the clamp-to-throttle cable orientation and distances of the cable to governor shaft, the throttle cable end clamp may interfere with the outboard accelerator.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will inspect hand throttle clamp for interference and, if necessary, replace these clamps free of charge.

1982 Ford B800

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Cables

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will inspect hand throttle clamp for interference and, if necessary, replace these clamps free of charge.

1981 Ford B800

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Cables

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will inspect hand throttle clamp for interference and, if necessary, replace these clamps free of charge.

1981 Ford B800

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

the involved vehicles were assembled with the left front brake tube retaining clip missing. the absence of a retaining clip may allow the brake tube to rub against the shock absorber, causing wear on the tube and, eventually, loss of brake fluid.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

missing brake tube clips will be installed and any chafed brake tubes will be replaced.

1979 Ford B800

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

new nylon air brake tubes will be installed and rerouted without charge to owner.