Ford Aeromax (1998) – 00V335000

Defect Description For Recall

Vehicle Description: Medium Duty Tandem Rear Axle Trucks With Abs. These Vehicles Fail To Comply With Fmvss No. 121, “Air Brake Systems.” The Air Brake System Was Plumbed So That Complete Air Reservoir Isolation Was Not Provided. Some Vehicles Were Built With An Air Line From The System Ecu Relay Valve Module Tee Fitting, Incorrectly Connected To The System Supply Tank, Rather Than The System Auxiliary Primary Tank.

Make Of Vehicle

FORD

Model Of Vehicle

AEROMAX

Year

1998

Recall Campaign Number

00V335000

Component Description

Service Brakes, Air

Effect Of Defect

A Leakage Or Failure Can Cause A Pressure Loss In The Secondary Tank Resulting In The Draining Of The Primary Tank Also, And Thus A Complete Loss Of Vehicle System Air Pressure, Diminishing Brake EffeCTIveness, And Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Inspect The Vehicle To Determine Whether The Vehicle Has The Incorrectly Routed Air Line. Those With The Condition Will Be Correctly Plumbed And The Air Brake System Tested To Verify Proper Reservoir Isolation.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Start Of Manufacture

19961105

End Of Manufacture

19971218

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

8400

Date Owners Notified

20010216

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Date Report Received

20001019

Make Campaign Number

00S34

Part Number

571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

121