2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 1999-03-23
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Dealers will repair the air line plumbing to install a check valve.
Notes
Owner notification began may 5, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING
Posted on: 1996-10-21
Description
The air brake system was manufactured having air brake pressure release times of approximately 1.5 seconds. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, air brake systems.
Consequence
This condition can result in slight trailer brake drag and tire scuffing increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a quick release valve in the air pressure release systems.
Notes
Vehicle description: chassis cab and truck tractors equipped with either standard tractor packages or optional tractor packages other than the unipac tractor package.owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin december 18, 1996. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.