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 - RESERVOIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V150000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/21/1993 to 09/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 575 | 10/13/1997 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/09/1997 | 09/16/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the primary and secondary air brake reservoirs. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin october 13, 1997. 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, AIR - DRUM | |||||
| 951516 | 07/01/1995 | 45944 | Brakes-rear-re-index rear/rear brake chamber or eliminate interference with dso asphalt spreader option-tandem axle vehicles used in asphalt spreader applications.*sd | 04/25/1996 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| 951620 | 08/01/1995 | 45959 | Brakes-front-front axle shudder/vibration when brakes are applied-vehicles equipped with 14,600, 16,000 and 18,000 lb front axle assemblies equipped with rockwell 16.5 x 6 inch brake assemblies. vibration /shudder-front axle shudder/ vibr | 04/25/1996 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - RESERVOIR | ||||||
| RQ98014 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/21/1998 | AIR BRAKE RESERVOIR | 97V150000 | ||
| These vehicles may have air brake reservoirs that have poor weld fusion at he weld seams. | ||||||