Defect Description For Recall
Certain Medium Duty Pickup Trucks Equipped With Air Brakes That Include The Optional Trailer Package Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Fmvss No. 121, “Air Brake Systems.” The Air Brake Lines Connected To The Tractor ProteCTIon Valve Are Misrouted.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
F750
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
02V024000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
A Leak In The Primary Air Circuit Or Secondary Air Circuit Could Result In A ReduCTIon Or Loss Of The Trailer Brake EffeCTIveness, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Re-Route The Air Lines Connected To The Tractor ProteCTIon Valve. Owner Notification Began January 31, 2002. Owners Who Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Ford At 1-800-248-0186.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20000516
End Of Manufacture
20011211
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
546
Date Owners Notified
20020131
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20020118
Make Campaign Number
02S31
Part Number
575
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121