Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Trucks. The Air Brake Reservoir Assemblies Have Poor Weld Fusion At The Welded Seams In The Reservoirs. This Could Result In Reputure Of The Seam And Subsequent Release Of The Compressed Air.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
L SERIES
Year
1994
Recall Campaign Number
97V150000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Reservoir
Effect Of Defect
Rapid Release Of The Compressed Air Can Cause Damage To The Cab Floor Or Surrounding Components And Could Result In Personal Injury. Loss Of Pressure From The Primary Reservoir Would Also Result In Loss Of Air Supply To The Front Brakes Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Primary And Secondary Air Brake Reservoirs.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19930821
End Of Manufacture
19930901
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
575
Date Owners Notified
19971013
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19970909