Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #97V150000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V150000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 575 affected units, FORD/AIR BRAKE RESERVOIR, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the primary and secondary air brake reservoirs.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V150000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1997-09-09T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/air brake reservoir

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 575

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

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 Action: Dealers will replace the primary and secondary air brake reservoirs.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 97V150000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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