Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #99V050000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V050000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 1,687 affected units, FORD/AIR BRAKE SYSTEM, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

Dealers will repair the air line plumbing to install a check valve.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V050000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1999-03-15T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/air brake system

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 1,687

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 99S05

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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 Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-kryv_j6im-r4ub

NHTSA ID: 99V050000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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