Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - LOW PRESSURE WARNING | ||||||||||||||||
96V200000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 03/31/1995 to 07/29/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 500 | 12/04/1996 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/15/1996 | 10/21/1996 | 571 | 121 | |||||
Defect Summary | 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 Summary | This condition can result in slight trailer brake drag and tire scuffing increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
982323 | 11/23/1998 | 603929 | The message center may display false information / errors fromthe anti-lock brake system ( abs). *yc | 03/11/1999 |