Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Trucks Equipped With Optional WABCo Air Dryer. The Air Brake System Was Plumbed So That The Systems Did Not Provide Air Reservoir Isolation. This Does Not Comply With The Requirements Of Fmvss No. 121, “Air Brake Systems.”
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
AEROMAX
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
99V050000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air
Effect Of Defect
The Air Brake Reservoir Pressure Could Be Depleted, Activating The Emergency Spring Brake. With The Emergency Spring Brake Deployed, The Vehicle Would Stop And Could Not Be Moved Until The Brake Air System Was Repaired.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Repair The Air Line Plumbing To Install A Check Valve.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19960429
End Of Manufacture
19971221
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1687
Date Owners Notified
19990505
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19990315
Make Campaign Number
99S05
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121