Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #02V024000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V024000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 546 affected units, FORD/FMVSS 121/AIR BRAKE LINES, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V024000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2002-01-18T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/fmvss 121/air brake lines
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 546

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 02S31
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-pec2~cei2_tu5g
NHTSA ID: 02V024000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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